Welder

Contek are working with leading precision engineering company inCambridgeshire, providing a total manufacturing solution. With decades of expertise, they support a wide range of industries including medical, aerospace, and high-tech sectors, delivering quality components and assemblies.

We are looking for an experienced TIG welder/Finisher to work within their Fabrication Factory.

The ideal applicant would have knowledge and experience of general sheet metal processes to support our requirement to:

• Accurately TIG weld stainless, mild steel, zintec and aluminium to a very high standard using a foot pedal. Typical material thickness is 1mm to 3mm.
• You must have experience of welding box section frames and assemblies to a high standard within tight tolerances.
• You must be competent in dressing and finishing own work to a very high standard using a variety of hand tools including electric angle grinders and pneumatic orbital sander.
• Ensure all parts manufactured conform to the issued drawing and work instructions.
• Ensure all tasks are completed within the planned hours allocated.
• Be involved in developing new products in conjunction with our customer requirements for light to medium fabrications and be able to fabricate your own jigs and fixtures where applicable.
• General sheet metal work and finishing to support the fabrication department.

About You

• You will have a proven welding ability with a good eye for detail.
• As we hold BSI accreditation to aerospace standard (AS 9100) you must be competent at filling in paperwork and have the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Have the ability to interpret and follow customer drawings.
• You will be able work accurately and to a high standard both on your own and as part of a team.
• Have experience of working in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Possess a team working ethic with good communication skills.