Welders / Platers

1 month ago


Jarrow, United Kingdom UTS Engineering ltd Full time

**Overview**

We are looking for Welders and platers who want to join a thriving and expanding business.

UTS Engineering Ltd was founded in the mid 1990’s as a supplier of couplings, flange adaptors and repair clamps for the water industry. We provide single pipe fittings and fabrications and on site services such as under pressure drilling services. We also offer a unique 24/7 emergency service, offering bespoke fittings made to suit any piping problem that may arise.

**About the Role**:

- Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules, and calipers
- Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters / portable grinders.
- Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings in order to lay out a welding project.
- Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors to ensure smooth work operations
- Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk-free work environment
- Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet general test requirements
- Organize and clean welding equipment on a regular basis
- Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions
- Adjust gas gauges to set the flow rate of shield gas
- Use measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances.

**We are looking for**:

- Experienced platers / welders
- People who are flexible and can work rotating shifts - 6:00am - 2:30pm, 10:00am - 6:30pm

**Other**:

- Overtime opportunities available
- Weekend working opportunities available
- Call out payments for emergency work

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- Welding: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person