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An established and highly respected engineering manufacturer based in Wellingborough is seeking an experienced TIG & MIG Welder to join its production team. This is a permanent opportunity within a modern, high-technology manufacturing environment, working on precision-engineered instrumentation to exacting quality standards.

You will join a skilled and qualified welding team, using a range of jigs, fixtures, welding plant, robotic welding cells, and manipulators to assemble and weld complex stainless-steel components.

Key Responsibilities
MIG and TIG welding of precision instrumentation to customer demand
Set up, operate, and maintain a MIG robotic welding cell to the highest quality standards
Train and qualify to weld across the full size and range of instruments
Work across robot welding manufacturing, case bay tacking and welding, flange tacking, and coded flange welding
Carry out associated assembly tasks including pressure testing and helium leak testing
Support production engineering with shop-floor documentation
Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work areas in line with housekeeping and safety standards
Support customer inspection activities
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and new production methods
Perform TPM and preventative maintenance tasks on equipment and fixtures
Ensure compliance with health & safety, ERP, and quality requirementsSkills, Experience & Competencies

Essential:

Minimum 5 years’ TIG welding experience in a high-technology manufacturing environment
Proven experience welding stainless steel to a very high standard
Experience of welder coding to EN287-1, ASME IX and/or PED
Experience reading engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions
Strong accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a clean, physically active shop-floor environment
Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookPersonal Attributes:

Hard-working and self-motivated
Hands-on, thorough, and reliable
Flexible, adaptable, and enthusiastic
Strong team player with the ability to work unsupervised
Positive attitude and punctualDesirable
Recognised engineering qualification (e.g. City & Guilds, BTEC)
Nuclear coding experience (e.g. RCCM)
Experience welding exotic materials (316, Duplex, Super Duplex)
Experience with automated lathes and/or turntablesBenefits Package
24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
Paid birthday leave
Option to sell unused annual leave
Up to 5% employer pension contribution
Life assurance (4x basic salary)
Health cash plan (including discounted gym memberships)
Private medical insurance
Professional subscription support
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced sick payThis role offers long-term stability, advanced training (including robotic welding systems), and the opportunity to work on high-specification engineered products within a supportive and professional manufacturing environment.  

Applications are welcomed from experienced welders seeking a permanent role with strong development opportunities

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