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Welder

162102942

£14 - £18 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Tunstall, Staffordshire

Manufacturing And Production

Posted 17 hours ago

Expires In 28 Days

Job Description

Welder (Dayshift)

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £14.00 - £18.00 per hour (dependent on experience)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am to 1:00pm

A well-established sheet metal fabrication company with nearly 40 years of industry experience and a proven track record of providing secure, long-term employment opportunities are currently seeking an experienced Welder to join our busy production team at our Stoke-on-Trent factory.

The Role
The successful candidate will be required to work on significant volumes of jig work for sustained periods while maintaining a high standard of quality and accuracy. You will be responsible for producing fabricated components in line with engineering drawings and customer specifications.

Key Responsibilities
  • MIG weld mild steel up to 12mm thickness.
    • Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
    • Measure components and work to specified tolerances.
    • Operate hand tools and air tools safely and effectively.
    • Complete production paperwork accurately and maintain tidy records.
    • Maintain high standards of quality, housekeeping, and safety.
    • Carry out any other duties required by the Production Team.
Required Skills & Experience
Essential
  • Minimum 3 years' MIG welding experience.
    • Fully experienced in MIG welding mild steel up to 12mm.
    • Ability to work from engineering drawings.
    • Competent in accurate measuring and working to tolerances.
    • Skilled in the use of hand and air tools.
    • Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
    • Reliable, hardworking, and able to work efficiently within a manufacturing environment.
Desirable
  • TIG welding experience, particularly stainless steel.
    • Experience fabricating bespoke or small-batch items from scratch.
    • Strong fabrication skills with the ability to work independently.
Weld Test
All successful applicants will be required to complete a practical weld test prior to employment. This may be carried out on the interview date or at a pre-arranged time.
Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive hourly rate of £14.00 - £18.00 per hour, dependent on experience.
    • Higher rates available for candidates with:
      • TIG welding capabilities.
      • Stainless steel welding experience.
      • Advanced fabrication skills.
      • Experience producing bespoke and complex small-batch items from engineering drawings.
    • Significant end-of-year bonuses awarded to employees.
    • Annual pay increases provided year-on-year for the previous five years.
    • Stable employment with a long-established and growing business.
If you are an experienced welder looking to join a reputable engineering company that values its workforce and rewards skill and commitment, we'd love to hear from you.