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Are you an experienced MIG Welder looking for your next long-term opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a respected manufacturer based in Halifax, known for producing high-quality products for clients in the healthcare industry. 

This is your chance to join a busy, forward-thinking production team with excellent pay, steady hours, and a pathway to permanent employment.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform MIG welding on mild steel components

Read and work from technical drawings and instructions

Operate hand tools and equipment to assemble and weld parts

Complete work using jigs and fixtures

Assist with robot welding (training provided)

Maintain high-quality standards on all welds

Achieve daily and weekly production targets

Working Hours:

Rotating shift pattern(weekly)

Morning Shift:

Monday to Thursday - 06:00am to 2:00pm

Friday - 06:00am to 1:10pm

Afternoon Shift:

Monday to Thursday – 2:00pm to 10:00pm
Friday – 1:10pm to 8:20pm

Overtime is paid after 37.5 hours per week
Weekend overtime is paid at enhanced rates (excluding shift allowance)

Requirements:

Minimum of 1 year MIG welding experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Strong work ethic and reliability

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please note: All applicants must pass a weld test before a job offer is made.

Benefits:

Competative pay rate

Free on site parking

Supportive and professional working environment

Long-term job security with the potential for a permanent contract

Apply now by submitting your most recent CV for immediate consideration.

HUDENG

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