MIG Welder

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

• Day shift GBP14.46/ Night Shift: GBP16.46
• OT 1.5x first 5 hours over, 1.67 after 5 hours (over 40)
• Days 7:30am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday, Friday is 7:30am - 12:00pm
• Nights 9pm-7:30am Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday is 8:30pm-7am.
• Must drive as there is a lack of public transport to location for night shifts
• PPE - Overalls, safety boots for successful candidates, welders need their own welding helmet/screen.

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THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group are seeking an experienced Time Served Welder to work for our client in the Gateshead area. This role enables the successful welder to join a forward-thinking organisation who is growing rapidly via acquisition and via accessing new markets.

THE ROLE

• Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules and callipers
• Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters/portable grinders
• Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings in order to lay out a welding project
• Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors to ensure smooth work operations
• Guide and direct the activities of inexperienced/trainee welders
• Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk-free work environment
• Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet general test requirements
• Organise and clean welding equipment on a regular basis
• Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions
• Use measuring instruments such as micrometres and callipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances
  

THE PERSON

• You will be physically fit, have the ability to lift and handle heavy material
• Experience working within an engineering environment
• Able to read engineering drawings
• Must be a timed served welder
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime to meet business demands
• Hold a full clean driving license
• Comfortable working alone once induction/training is complete

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV to (url removed) or call the team on (phone number removed) (Option 1)