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An excellent opportunity for an experienced MIG Welder to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent – 45 Hours Per Week.
Salary: £17.00 Per Hour.
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11.
Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 07:00am to 17:15pm, Fridays from 07:00am to 13:00pm.
About The Company:
They are a long-established, financially secure business with a proven track record of consistent growth, particularly year on year since 2019. They are looking to expand their skilled team and offer a fantastic opportunity for a MIG Welder to join them. They value stability, career growth, and the development of their staff. This is an excellent chance for someone who’s ready to make a real impact in a thriving business.
Job Description:
As a MIG Welder, you will be working with a variety of components, primarily welding mild steel. You’ll be reading and interpreting engineering drawings to complete your work efficiently and to the highest standard. Your role will involve handling materials, assembly tasks, welding, and other associated duties, ensuring compliance with all customer specifications and production deadlines.
Key Duties:
- Set, operate, and maintain MIG welding machines and related equipment
- Perform MIG welding primarily on mild steel
- Read and interpret engineering drawings to execute welding projects
- Test and inspect welded surfaces to ensure they meet customer specifications
- Use measuring instruments (e.g., micrometers, calipers) to inspect parts
- Diagnose and troubleshoot welding-related issues
- Carry out general fabrication tasks (cutting, grinding, drilling, etc.)
- Ensure production deadlines are met
- Report any issues or faults to the Production Supervisors
- Maintain a safe working environment and adhere to Health & Safety legislation at all times
Candidate Requirement:
Essential:
- MUST already have the Right to work in the UK
- Proven MIG/TIG welding experience (particularly in mild steel)
- Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings
- Experience in the manufacturing/engineering industry
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work within strict timeframes
- Excellent manual dexterity and a good understanding of English
Desirable:
- General fabrication knowledge (e.g., punching, bending, rolling, tacking)
- Additional welding experience, including TIG welding
Company Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate: £17.00
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Company events and social gatherings
- Bereavement leave
- Referral bonus scheme
- Competitive overtime rates
- On-site secure parking
- Company closure over the Christmas period
Why Choose Them?
They are a forward-thinking company that embraces change and thrives on tackling global challenges. They promote from within and support their staff in their development and career progression. Staff retention is a key focus, and they are committed to fostering a stable and rewarding work environment.
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
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