Welder Advanced HPC

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics

Hinkley (CA)

On-site

USD 45,049 - 64,161

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Altrad UK, Ireland & Nordics is looking for an Advanced Welder at Hinkley Point C. This permanent full-time position requires a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Welder in a relevant industry, along with specific welding qualifications. The role includes responsibilities such as interpreting job specifications, securing parts for welding, and operating welding equipment safely. This role offers competitive pay at £29.34 per hour, contributing to key projects in the Hinkley area.

Qualifications

A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Welder in a relevant industry.
An equivalent Apprenticeship in a Welding discipline.
Level 2 Certificate in Welding and Engineering Craft Studies.

Responsibilities

Ascertain job requirements from drawings and specifications.
Position and secure parts to be welded using jigs and fixtures.
Select appropriate welding equipment and fit torch tips, electrodes, etc.

Skills

Manual Metal-arc Welding

Metal-arc Gas Shielded Welding

Tungsten-arc Gas Shielded Welding

Overhead Crane Operation

Education

Level 2 Welding Apprenticeship

Level 2 Diploma in a Welding discipline or equivalent

BS EN ISO 9606 Coded Welding Qualification

Job description

Welder Advanced - Hinkley Point C

Contract type: Permanent - Full time contract

Start date: To be confirmed

Salary: £29.34 per hour

Location: Hinkley Point C, Bridgwater, Somerset, United Kingdom

Role Details

Weekly Working Hours & OT: Mon to Thursday 06:30 - 17:00. 40 min break. O/T at x1.4 Fridays and Sat < Midday, and x1.8 thereafter. Overtime will not come into effect until your first full working week.

This advert is to register your interest for future welding roles expected to become available at HPC.

Key Responsibilities

To ascertain job requirements from drawings and/or other specifications.
To position and secure parts to be welded, using jigs and fixtures as necessary.
To select appropriate welding equipment such as gas torch, portable arc equipment, semi-automatic or automatic machine.
To fit appropriate torch tips, electrodes, etc to equipment.
To connect hoses to gas tanks or wires from power supply to electrode and work piece.
To adjust controls to regulate gas pressure, voltage or amperage.
To preheat parts to be welded.
To clean and smooth weld and examine visually.
To join metals by using the following welding process and equipment: manual metal-arc equipment, metal-arc gas shielded equipment, Tungsten-arc gas shielded equipment.
To operate overhead crane and basic slinging in a safe manner.

Key Requirements