Job summary

Our client, a large Energy and Defence contractor is looking for a Welding Technician to join them on an initial 6 month contract at their site in Wimborne.

Key skills required for this role

Welding, TIG, Nuclear, Aerospace

Important

TIG Welding

Job description

Our client, a large Energy and Defence contractor is looking for a Welding Technician to join them on an initial 6 month contract at their site in Wimborne.

• Fully onsite due to the nature of the role, able to support a 4 day condensed week.
• Applicants must have lived in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and be eligible to obtain SC Clearance.
• Inside IR35, open to market rates.
• 6 month contract, possibility of extensions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Applying specialist methods and techniques required to assemble and join high precision and safety-critical components/instrumentation to the exacting quality standards required
• To work responsibly within the Mechanical Assembly Team, adapt to the workflow and priorities of the Mechanical Assembly department in order to meet agreed delivery requirements
• To visually inspect welds against European and American standards - training will be provided as required
• To partake in and aid the skills transfer from the existing team, to ensure key expertise is retained within the Business rather than remaining exclusive to individuals
• Provide high quality joining/assembly expertise and manufacturing methods
• Undertake any other duties as may be requested by senior Managers

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Good general education including GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics and English
• A relevant welder's apprenticeship including C & G or HNC is desirable
• CAA approved with experience in fine limit work is desirable. Significant previous experience within Nuclear, pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Defence and Aerospace industries welding to BS EN ISO 9606 or ASME IX is essential
• Experience in the formulation of WPS & WPQR documentation is desirable
• Proficient knowledge and experience of the processes and tools used to facilitate a specialist mechanical joining role producing components for high precision mechanical assemblies. To include experience in Automated, semi-automated & manual TIG welding, Orbital TIG welding, Spot welding and brazing
• Additional knowledge of machining, inspection, brazing, high precision finishes/polishing and experience of working in a 'Clean Room' environment would be of benefit