Manual Welder
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Worcestershire
Summary: The Manual Welder role in Lakeside, Redditch, involves producing high-quality welded components for the aerospace industry, adhering to precise engineering standards. This position offers a supportive work environment and the possibility of transitioning from a contract to a permanent role. The successful candidate will utilize their welding skills on various aerospace materials and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. Opportunities for progression and pay reviews are available after training completion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manual and orbital TIG welding of rigid and flexible tube assemblies, brackets, and aerospace components
- Welding a range of materials including stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, and aluminium
- Following data cards, process specifications, engineering drawings, and standard work instructions
- Setting up, programming, and maintaining TIG and orbital welding equipment
- Using measurement and inspection tools such as shadowgraphs, borescopes, verniers, and micrometers
- Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards associated with aerospace manufacturing
Key Skills:
- Proven experience in TIG welding (manual and/or orbital)
- Experience working with aerospace materials such as stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and aluminium
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Salary (Rate): £17.46 Hourly
City: Redditch
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Manual Welder (Aerospace)
Location: Lakeside, Redditch
Reports to: Production Supervisor
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Manual Welder to join our established aerospace team in Lakeside, Redditch. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive environment, available as either an initial contract to perm or a straight permanent role.
You will be responsible for producing high-quality welded components for the aerospace industry, working to precise engineering standards and specifications.
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:45
- Friday: 07:00 - 12:00
- Total: 38 hours per week
- Overtime available
Pay & Progression
- Starting Rate: 17.46 per hour PAYE (or 20ph including holiday pay)
- Training Completion Rate: 19.40 per hour (or 22.22ph including holiday pay)
- Overtime rates x1.5 and x2
Candidates who are already experienced and fully competent may start on 19.40 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Manual and orbital TIG welding of rigid and flexible tube assemblies, brackets, and aerospace components
- Welding a range of materials including stainless steel, Inconel, titanium, and aluminium
- Following data cards, process specifications, engineering drawings, and standard work instructions
- Setting up, programming, and maintaining TIG and orbital welding equipment
- Using measurement and inspection tools such as shadowgraphs, borescopes, verniers, and micrometers
- Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards associated with aerospace manufacturing
Skills & Experience Required
- Proven experience in TIG welding (manual and/or orbital)
- Experience working with aerospace materials such as stainless steel, titanium, Inconel, and aluminium
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Desirable Experience
- Relevant welding qualifications
- Knowledge of AS9100 and/or NADCAP standards
Eligibility Requirements
- Must have the right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship
- Must be eligible to comply with ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
Additional Information
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity for progression and pay review after training
- Stable, long-term opportunity within the aerospace sector