MIG Welder

Alternative Heat Ltd; Friendly (MD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Building Services sector is seeking a MIG Welder to join their fabrication team. The role involves welding various pipe configurations and requires experience in MIG, MMA, or TIG welding processes. Successful candidates will benefit from extensive training and development opportunities, along with a competitive benefits package.

Benefits

Full in-house training and career development opportunities.

Competitive pension scheme.

Life assurance scheme.

Health cash plan.

Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.

Secure, free onsite parking.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Fabrication and welding.
• Experience in MMA, MAG or TIG welding processes.
• Competent using measurement instruments.

Responsibilities

• Operate MIG/TIG or MMA welding equipment.
• Read/interpret drawings.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Teamwork

Job description

MIG Welder

Application Deadline: 5 June 2025

Department: Fabrication

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Scarva 2 Fabrication Yard

Reporting To: Fabrication Manager

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.

Due to continued growth, we are looking to integrate a MIG Welder to support our growing teams.

Job Summary

We are seeking self-motivated Welders to weld a range of pipe configurations that will support our team of skilled Fabricators and assembly teams. The successful candidates will be required to be on site each day within the fabrication/welding facility. The Welding activities within the arrangements utilize various methods of welding, the ability to produce welds in TIG, MMA or MAG to a high standard will be required. This opportunity has the potential for successful candidates to develop and retain further skills within numerous welding, fabrication, and preparation disciplines, working from our in-house welding and inspection procedures for fabrication and welding.

Job Title | MIG Welder
Location | Fabrication Facilities – Scarva, Co Down BT63 6NL
Hours | Mon–Thurs 7am-4.30pm and Fri 7am – 1.30pm
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Fabrication Manager

Key Responsibilities

• To operate MIG/TIG or MMA welding equipment
• To read/interpret drawings.
• Use precision measurement instruments
• Use of metal cutting and grinding equipment
• Responsible for highlighting any faults or damage to the machine and its tooling
• Clean tools, equipment, and work areas
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Any other duties deemed necessary by Management.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Criteria:

• Previous experience in Fabrication and welding with general and pipe welding
• Previous experience in welding preparation and fit up
• Previous experience in MMA, MAG or TIG welding processes to high standards
• Experience in reading, interpreting, and working to Welding procedures
• Competent using measurement instruments, Fillet gauges etc
• Excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Manage and discuss workload to meet project deadlines.
• The ability to use your own initiative on projects with minimal supervision.
• Always maintain a good working relationship with colleagues, whilst maintaining a high level of productivity
• To undertake training in line with company standards

Desired Criteria:

• Heavy or structural Fabrication experience
• Welding qualifications in MMA, MAG or TIG
• Abrasive wheel training

Benefits

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Friendly and supportive working environment