TIG Welder Fabricator

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Job Title: TIG Welder/Fabricator
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £21.00per hour
Hours: 37.5 hours per week,
Monday - Wednesday 07:30 - 17:15 - 9.5 hr day with 15 mins for lunch
Thursday - 07:30 - 16:45 - 9.0 hr day with 15 mins for lunch
Are you an experienced TIG Welder/Fabricator looking to join a well-established engineering company? Our client is seeking a skilled professional to join their Fabrication department and contribute to their reputation for high-quality workmanship.
Key Responsibilities:

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 and 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
Skills and Attributes:
Proven TIG welding ability with excellent attention to detail.
Competent in completing documentation to aerospace standards (AS 9100) and following written and verbal instructions.
Ability to interpret and follow customer drawings accurately.
Previous experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
Strong teamwork ethic and good communication skills.
Benefits:
Flexible working hours, with the option to work a 4-day week - every Friday off!
5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays.
Company pension scheme.
Attendance bonus.
If you're a skilled TIG Welder/Fabricator with a commitment to quality and looking to join a dynamic team, we'd love to hear from you. Click "Apply Now" to take the next step in your career

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