Aerospace Welding Specialist

A leading global manufacturer of high-quality products for the aerospace and defence sectors seeks a skilled TIG Welder to join their well-established team at their superb manufacturing facility. The company prides itself on its diverse team of highly skilled engineers, working together towards achieving manufacturing excellence.

Salary: The hourly rate for this position is £17.72, increasing to £18.45 after training, with opportunities for overtime and a generous bonus scheme. Additionally, you will receive 33 days' holiday, 7.5% pension contributions, and other benefits.

Job Description: As a TIG Welder, your primary responsibilities will include:

• TIG welding of high-value Nimonic, Inconel, and Nickel Alloy materials
• Welding of sheet, tube, and section together, following customer drawings
• Full inspection of all welds to ensure they meet aerospace standards
• Using hand and air tools for assembly and finishing processes
• Working from detailed customer drawings and job specification sheets

Required Skills and Qualifications: To be successful in this role, you should have previous experience in TIG welding, ideally within the aerospace, defence, or MOD sectors. You must also be able to demonstrate delicate welding techniques, working with thin gauge material from 0.5mm in thickness. Furthermore, you should be able to interpret and understand customer drawings, dimensions, and tolerances, and have experience inspecting your own work to required quality standards.

Benefits: This position offers a range of benefits, including a shift rate of £17.72 p/h, increasing to £18.45 p/h once you've achieved certification to aerospace standards, overtime in the week, 33 days' holiday, quarterly bonuses, a company pension scheme with matched contributions up to 7.5%, medical cover and sick pay, and discounts and high-street vouchers.