Welder II

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries; Hersden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is seeking a skilled Welder for our Hersden facility to cut and join metals with precision. The role requires TIG/MIG welding, blueprint reading, and strict safety compliance to support LNG and industrial gas projects.

The ideal candidate has at least five years of welding/fabrication experience and familiarity with EN/ASME standards. AWS certification is advantageous, and the work environment is a warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Experience using GTAW, SMAW and FCAW welding processes.
• Experience with electrical/manual tools (saws, squares, calipers).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
• Knowledge of safety standards and use of PPE (face-shield, gloves).
• Minimum five years welding and fabrication experience.
• Professional AWS welding certificate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Weld aluminium and stainless steel using TIG and MIG processes.
• Read blueprints, measurements, and plan layouts per specifications.
• Set up welding equipment and prepare parts for fabrication.
• Ensure welds meet EN and ASME code specifications.
• Maintain equipment safety and operate in a warehouse environment.

Skills

Reading blueprints

Welding interpretation

Safety awareness

GTAW SMAW FCAW

Education

Five years welding experience

Tools

Saws and calipers

Electrical tools

Job description

Company Overview

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, services, and solutions for the LNG and industrial gases industry. We are a subsidiary of Nikkiso Company Ltd, a leading industrial manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with over $1.5 B in annual revenue, 8000 + employees worldwide, and publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Nikkiso Cryoquip is a leading manufacturer of heat exchangers, liquefiers, and vaporizers for the LNG and industrial gases industry. Applications include fueling stations, marine engines, peak shaving, power generation, virtual pipelines, and well stimulation.

Job Overview

We are looking for a skilled Welder to cut and join metals and other materials at our facility. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Aluminium and stainless steel TIG and MIG welding capability and experience

• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures

• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications

• Ability to work with minimal supervision on more complex fabrication projects would be well regarded
• Operate angle grinders and other tools to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal, or overhead)

• Able to determine that weld meets EN and ASME code specifications
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in a warehouse environment. This role routinely utilizes the operation of material handling equipment and various tools and machinery.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift and work with various materials and/or tools, as well as work and bend at different heights, in various temperatures, and be on feet for an extended period of time.

Qualifications

• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Minimum five years welding and fabrication experience
• Professional Certification (AWS welding certificate) will be a plus