Mig Welder in Heaton Chapel, Borough of Stockport

Posted by Technical Placements Ltd

Mig Welder 

Stockport | Permanent | £19.97 per hour + Excellent Benefits

Excellent opportunity for an experienced MIG Welder with Aluminium experience to join a leading defence manufacturer in Stockport, working on the assembly of complex military engineering systems.

This is a hands-on welding position within a modern manufacturing environment, offering great career prospects and working conditions, where you will be responsible for producing high-quality welded assemblies in line with engineering drawings, welding specifications and required quality standards.

Pay & Benefits

  • £19.97 per hour + overtime
  • Monday to Thursday: 0700-1530. Friday: 0700-1200
  • Attractive pension – 4% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution
  • Half-day Friday
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Additional long-service holiday
  • Cycle-to-work scheme

As a Welder, you will:

  • MIG weld aluminium components and assemblies to required standards

  • Work from engineering drawings, work instructions and welding specifications

  • Prepare, weld, dress and finish components

  • Inspect completed welds for quality and dimensional accuracy

  • Identify and correct welding defects

  • Use hand and powered tools safely

  • Complete relevant production and quality documentation

  • Work safely and efficiently to production schedules

Candidate Requirements:

  • Aluminium MIG welding experience within manufacturing or fabrication

  • Ability to read and work from engineering drawings

  • Good understanding of welding processes and quality standards

  • Ability to identify and correct welding defects

  • Relevant welding qualifications / certifications advantageous

  • Heavy engineering or defence experience beneficial

    If you are an experienced Welder looking for a long-term opportunity within a modern manufacturing environment, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial confidential discussion.

    Full Job Description available on request.

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