Welding Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Lydney; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy manufacturing company in Lydney is seeking a Welding Engineer to oversee welding operations and ensure compliance with industry standards. The successful candidate will develop welding procedures, supervise personnel, and enhance welding processes efficiency. Benefits include hybrid working, 33 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days holiday per annum

Generous pension scheme with employer contributions

Private medical insurance

Discretionary Annual bonus

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Health shield cash back plan

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of welding methodologies and regulations.
• Experience in developing and reviewing welding procedure specifications.
• Knowledge of non-destructive and destructive testing methods in welding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day welding operations according to approved standards.
• Verify qualifications of welders and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement in welding processes.

Skills

Understanding of ISO 3834 standards

Knowledge of various welding processes

Proficiency in weld inspection and testing

Ability to supervise welding personnel

Job description

Position: Welding Engineer

Position: permanent

Location: Lydney

Salary: Competitive

We are now seeking to recruit Welding Engineer to work for a busy manufacturing company based in Lydney. The appropriate Welding Engineer will be responsible for ensuring that all welding operations adhere to relevant industry standards, such as ISO 3834, EN 1090, etc

Responsibilities:

• Verifying that welders are qualified to perform specific welding tasks and that welding procedures are properly documented and followed.
• Ensure compliance with CE marking/UKCA requirements and other relevant regulations.
• Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Oversees day-to-day welding operations, ensuring that all work is performed according to approved procedures and standards.
• Planning and managing complex welding-related work orders.
• Testing welder qualification, ensuring that welders possess the necessary skills and knowledge.
• Driving continuous improvement in welding processes, seeking ways to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety

Requirement:

• Understanding and applying relevant standards like ISO 3834 or EN 1090 and having the ability to develop and review welding procedure specifications.
• A strong understanding of various welding processes (e.g., MAG, MMA, SAW), as well as the metallurgy of different materials.
• Proficiency in inspecting and testing welds, understanding acceptance/rejection criteria, and managing quality control systems.
• Knowledge of selecting, controlling, and using appropriate welding materials and consumables.
• Understanding non-destructive (NDT) and destructive testing methods used in welding.
• Ability to supervise welding personnel, manage pre-fabrication operations, and understand the requirements of relevant standards.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• 33 days holiday per annum including statutory bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme Employer contributions of either 10% or 6%
• Private medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Discretionary Annual bonus
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Income protection
• Health shield cash back plan for medical expenses e.g. optical, dentistry
• Support with physiotherapy and dentistry, 24/7 virtual GP consultations

If you this this role might be of an interest please email your CV to (url removed) or con

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