Welder II

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries; Hersden; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is seeking a skilled Welder for our Hersden facility. You will cut and join metals with precision, read blueprints, and follow safety procedures to build robust infrastructure for LNG and industrial gases applications.

The successful candidate will have strong TIG/MIG welding experience, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work with various materials in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with GTAW, SMAW and FCAW welding methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Minimum five years welding and fabrication experience.
• AWS welding certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protective clothing.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and drawings to plan layout and procedures.
• Set up components for welding according to specifications.
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic equipment in various positions.
• Align components using calipers, rulers and clamps.
• Operate grinders and related tools to prepare parts for welding.
• Maintain equipment to ensure safety and reliability.

Skills

Welding experience

GTAW SMAW FCAW

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Measuring tools

AWS certification

Education

AWS welding certification

Tools

Calipers

Saws

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