Welding Inspector

EVera Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

EVera Recruitment in Coventry, United Kingdom, seeks a Metallurgy Technician to support quality and manufacturing through inspection and analysis of welded and brazed components. You will assess weld integrity and document findings to help ensure products meet required standards.

The role offers hands-on welding exposure and collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement in metal joining and weld quality.

Qualifications

• Experience with welding processes, ideally MIG welding.
• Understanding of metal joining and weld quality.
• Experience inspecting welded components.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Engineering and Quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cross-sectional analysis of welded and brazed joints.
• Prepare samples using cutting and grinding equipment.
• Inspect welds and components using microscopes and test equipment.
• Produce analysis reports and document findings.
• Audit incoming materials and supplier certification.
• Support quality investigations and process improvement activities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Excel

Tools

Microscopes

Test equipment

Cutting and grinding equipment

Job description

The Metallurgy Technician will support quality and manufacturing activities through the inspection and analysis of welded and brazed components. Working closely with Engineering and Quality teams, you will assess weld integrity, investigate quality concerns and help ensure products meet required standards.

The Metallurgy Technician will be responsible for:

• Conducting cross-sectional analysis of welded and brazed joints.
• Preparing samples using cutting and grinding equipment.
• Inspecting welds and components using microscopes and test equipment.
• Producing analysis reports and documenting findings.
• Auditing incoming materials and supplier certification.
• Supporting quality investigations and process improvement activities.

The Metallurgy Technician will have:

• Experience working with welding processes, ideally MIG welding.
• A practical understanding of metal joining and weld quality.
• Experience inspecting or assessing welded components.
• Good attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with Engineering and Quality teams.

This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on welding experience to move into a quality-focused role, supporting the manufacture of high‑quality engineering products while developing their technical expertise.