Position: Welder
Salary: £46,000 per annum
Location: Luton
Hours: Monday - Friday
Week 1- 6am - 2:30pm
Week 2 2:30pm - 10pm
Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Welder to begin work for a leading manufacturer in Luton. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Welder to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained.
Job Responsibilities:
Obtain authorisation from the Welding Engineer or Welding Specialist before undertaking coded welding
Set up and prepare weld surfaces and equipment
Ensure all welding equipment is inspected and calibrated prior to use
Monitor consumables and support stock control activities
Maintain rod stores and record temperature/humidity levels in line with procedures
Log work using ERP systems (e.g. Epicor) to maintain booking compliance
Meet production routing times and customer requirements
Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and housekeeping (5S)
Adhere to all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures
Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives
What you will need:
Time served welding apprenticeship
Minimum 5 years' experience as a coded welder in an engineering environment
Ability to weld to coded standards and maintain coded welder certification
Ability to weld open-root pipe or plate using TIG (GTAW), MMA/SMAW and MAG (GMAW) processes
Ability to work with carbon and stainless steels across a range of thicknesses
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures
Coded welding qualifications against approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and applicable stalknks, such as ISO, ASME or AWS
Experience of welding work subject to inspection using UT, RT or other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
Experience in a manufacturing environment involving pressure vessels or piping systems, including critical components welded to recognised standards
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
Experience in brazing is essential; hands-on experience in torch or induction brazing would be desirable
If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV & a member of our team will be in touch to discuss the opportunity with you in further detail.
How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Charley McCleave on (phone number removed) or .
Why work with Proactive?
Proactive Technical Recruitment is an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.
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