Shift Allowance 4-day week Fixed Shift Pattern Specialist Training Healthcare Cash Plan Holiday Pension Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you! About the role: We are currently recruiting for a Welder/Fitter to join our busy manufacturing department, due to ongoing customer demands! This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team, who work on precise, detailed custom build projects. Working mainly with Stainless Steel, you will be required to layout, cut, fit, and tack various assemblies using the TIG process, verify that the fabrications meet required quality inspection reports and then fully weld. You will be working within very fine tolerances and as the ideal candidate, you will have experience fabricating within measurements of /- 0.2mm. The fixed working pattern for this position is Monday – Thursday 13.30pm – 00.00pm (40 hours) About us: Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) is a global leader in advanced manufacturing, delivering high-performance vacuum products and systems that power innovation across semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical industries. With over 70 years of expertise, we’re trusted by some of the world’s most critical sectors to support the development of next-generation technologies. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and a workplace culture that values excellence. We’d love to hear from you if you: Have previous experience welding within fine tolerances and fabricating within /- 0.2mm Worked with various materials such as Mu Metal, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Copper Know the vacuum technology industry (preferred not required) Have an established skillset in fabrication and welding including the use of specific and accurate measuring tools Ability to read detailed technical mechanical drawings Have a positive attitude and be able to maintain professional, high-quality working relationships with all members of the company globally Happy to maintain and promote a safe and clean work environment Qualifications: Required ONC/HNC (Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology or Industrial Technology) or equivalent experience in a related field Advanced understanding of mathematics, and the ability to read mechanical drawings. Proven experience of TIG welding process, assembling Vacuum Chambers or related Components. Previous experience welding within fine tolerances and fabricating within /- 0.2mm and working with other materials would be a benefit. Preferred Lean Manufacturing Proven experience of assembling Vacuum Chambers or related Components Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave bank holidays Matched pension up to 5% Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service Income protection insurance Cycle to work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity pay Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies. Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is a limited company