Our client, a leading company in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Welder to join their team at Portsmouth Naval Base on a contract basis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Utilising MMA and MIG/MAG/FCAW welding processes in ferrous and non-ferrous materials
- Understanding operational controls of welding equipment and associated quality assurance requirements
- Performing tasks requiring radiographic/ultrasonic examination and passing relevant welder approval tests
- Interpreting engineering drawings and welding procedure specifications
- Adhering to health and safety regulations, including those related to hot work and confined spaces
- Using hand held grinders and changing abrasive wheels as required
- Preventing welding distortion through balanced sequences and restraining bars
- Travelling and working outside of the main location as needed
Job Requirements:
- Experience in MMA and MIG/MAG/FCAW welding processes
- Basic understanding of welding equipment controls
- Knowledge of welding quality assurance, including weld maps and control of consumables
- Proficiency in radiographic/ultrasonic examination and related approval tests
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols
- Awareness of health and safety risks in welding and ship repair environments
- Familiarity with hot work and confined space procedures
- Knowledge of methods to prevent welding distortion and visual acceptance requirements for welds
Work Environment:
- Based in Portsmouth Naval Base working primarily on-board ships in dry docks or workshops
- Involved in the repair and refit of Royal Naval and Commercial vessels
- Collaborative team environment to deliver high-quality services
If you possess the required skills and experience, and are ready for a new challenge within the Defence & Security sector, our client would love to hear from you. Apply now to join their dynamic team in Portsmouth Naval Base.
