Job Role: Welder
Location: Loughborough
Shift: 07:30am to 4:30pm Mon to Thu / 07:30am to 12:30pm on Fri
Pay: 15.00 to 16.50 per hour + overtime

Benefits: Competitive salary with opportunities for overtime, leadership role with career growth potential, 38 hours with early finish on Fridays, work in a high-quality manufacturing environment, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, supportive management structure and a collaborative team culture, group Socials.

Our Client:

An established manufacturer is looking for a skilled Welder to join their team. In this role you will be involved in the production of steel fabrication projects. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring all team tasks are completed on time, to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Weld metal components according to engineering specifications
Able to carry out a flat weld, then set the plant (amps and current) to carry out a vertical up weld.
Responsible for carrying out all types of MIG welding to high standards using engineering drawings and jig arrangements.
Be able to set the welding, turning on the plant and gas, ready to do a flat weld (AMPs and current)
Operate power tools and hand tools to cut, shape, and assemble metal parts
Deposit welds that pass both visual and NDE examinations
Be able to read and understand weld symbols on engineering drawings provided
Adhering to all she related standards associated with welding, including fume control
Inspect finished products for quality and make necessary adjustments or repairs
Follow safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate:

Proven experience as a welder or similar role - at least 5 years' experience
Proficient in welding techniques, including stick welding
NVQ Level 2/3 in Welding & Fabrication
CCNSG certification
ISO9606-1 qualification
Experience in Overhead, Vertical Up, and Downhand welding techniques (PF, PA, P8 + PD)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and measurements
Familiarity with power tools, hand tools, and equipment used in metal fabrication
Proficiency in MMA 131 welding
Basic math skills for measuring and calculating dimensions accurately
Ability to assemble fabricated parts into finished products
Experience in 2G Flat / 3G Vertical / 4F Overhead welding is required

Apply: To apply for the Plating and Fabrication Team Leader position, please submit an up-to-date CV and one of our Consultants will be in contact.