The Role: TIG Welder
We are currently recruiting for an experienced TIG Welder to join a well-established engineering business based in Potton. This is a permanent opportunity offering long-term stability, autonomy in the role, and the chance to work on high-quality fabrications rather than repetitive production work.
This TIG Welder position would suit someone who takes pride in precision welding and light fabrication, particularly on stainless steel components. As the TIG Welder, you will play a key role within the production function, working closely with the Production Manager, machine shop, and fitting teams to ensure components are manufactured right first time and delivered on schedule.
Main Responsibilities:
* Carry out TIG welding on stainless steel components
* Complete light fabrication, cutting, forming, and metal finishing to engineering drawings
* Use argon purging techniques when welding thin gauge materials
* Work closely with the machine shop to complete components in line with route cards
* Maintain stock levels of welding consumables and fabrication materials
* Assist with rework and quality corrections where required
* Accurately record time and maintain high standards of housekeeping
Skills / Experience:
* Proven experience as a TIG Welder within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Strong experience TIG welding stainless steel
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics
* Good knowledge of basic fabrication and metalworking techniques
* Experience using measuring equipment and fabrication tools
* Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of workloads
Salary & Working Hours:
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours:
* Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
* Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm
* 39 hours per week
* Approved overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
Benefits:
* 25 days holiday plus all bank holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Company bonus (up to 5% of annual salary, subject to performance)
* Death in service benefit (3x annual salary)
* Paid medical appointments
* Enhanced sick pay scheme
* Holiday buy-back scheme
* Long-term service holiday increases
* Monthly pay, paid early if falling on a bank holiday
If the position of TIG Welder is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven’t heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
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