Welder

Orbital Welder / Manual Welder - Redditch, UK

The Redditch facility produces a range of high-precision aerospace components including hose assemblies, rigid tube assemblies, quick disconnect couplings, swivels, V-band couplings, band straps, instrument mount clamps, formed and machined flanges, flex joints, and ducts.

Role Responsibilities:

• Perform orbital TIG welding and manual tacking of mainly tube components (1/4 inch to 2 inch diameter) in both thin and thick wall tubing. Materials include Stainless Steel, Inconel, and Titanium.
• Follow Data Cards, process specifications, engineering drawings, Standard Work Instructions, Preventative Maintenance schedules, 5S standards, and audit requirements to ensure consistent, high-quality aerospace production.
• Operate, program, and maintain orbital TIG welding equipment and use precision measurement tools such as shadowgraphs, borescopes, Verniers, and micrometres.
• Inspect own work post-welding and ensure fixtures, assemblies, and welds meet stringent aerospace standards.
• Support the fabrication and finishing of welded assemblies - including preparation, sizing, facing, polishing, linishing, cleaning, post-weld treatments, and packing.
• Contribute actively to Safety and Continuous Improvement initiatives including risk assessments, problem-solving, productivity improvements, 5S, training, and lean events.

Rates of Pay:

• Starting Rate: 16.24per hour + 33 days holiday pay
• Inspection Trained (Internal or CSWIP 3.0): 16.47 per hour + 33 days holiday pay
• Able to Tack Own Work & Inspection Trained: 16.69 per hour + 33 days holiday pay

Working Hours:

Core hours:
Monday to Thursday: 07:00 - 15:45
Friday: 07:00 - 12:00

Flexible shift options are available:

• 06:00 - 14:25 Friday 06:00 - 11:00
• 08:00 - 17:00 Friday 08:00 - 13:00

If you're an experienced Manual Welder looking to expand into Orbital TIG welding, or already hold Orbital experience within the aerospace industry, we'd love to hear from you.