Job Title: Welder / Finishing Operative
Location: Rotherham
Salary: 29,400 per annum
Shift Hours: Monday - Thursday 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm, Friday 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm (Candidates must be open to night shifts)
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Welder / Finishing Operative to join our team. In this role, you will perform TIG welding to ASME IX standards, working with both ferrous and non-ferrous materials to repair and upgrade castings. You will also be responsible for stock control, equipment maintenance, and ensuring all welding operations are performed to the highest quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform TIG welding to ASME IX standards for the repair and upgrade of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
- Manage consumable stock, including weld wire and electrodes.
- Conduct daily maintenance checks on welding equipment and chambers.
- Inspect parts for cleanliness and ensure chamber environments are ready for welding, especially in vacuum chamber welding scenarios.
- Assess and prepare excavation sites for welding, which may include manual dressing.
- Clean non-ferrous parts using the aqueous degreasing facility.
- Maintain weld wire usage logs and ensure accurate records.
- Weld components in accordance with the relevant Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) documentation.
- Conduct weld qualification tests as required.
- Perform weld mapping and visual inspections of welds (post-training for inspections by other welders).
- Operate overhead cranes and forklift trucks safely.
- Assist with casting upgrade and finishing activities when needed.
Key Requirements:
- Experience in TIG welding to ASME IX standards or equivalent.
- Knowledge of working with both ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
- Experience in maintaining welding equipment and performing quality checks.
- Ability to interpret WPS documentation and conduct weld qualification tests.
- Experience in manual dressing and part preparation for welding is an advantage.
- Forklift truck and overhead crane operation experience is preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of work.
- Flexibility to work rotating shifts, including night shifts.
Shift Pattern:
- Monday - Thursday: 6am - 2pm / 2pm - 10pm
- Friday: 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm
(Candidates must be open to night shifts)
If you're a skilled welder with a strong understanding of finishing processes and are eager to contribute to a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you!