Aerospace Welder (Manual and semi-automated)

Verus Recruitment
Beighton
3 weeks ago
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Job Title: Aerospace Welder (Manual and Automated)
Sector: Aerospace Manufacturing & Engineering
Salary: £37,570.65 (including shift premium)
Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Shifts: Rotating Mornings and Afternoons

Join a world-class aerospace manufacturer in South Sheffield as a skilled Aerospace Welder (Manual and Automated).
We’re working in partnership with this innovative and fast-paced engineering business to find a highly capable welder with strong manual skills and experience operating semi-automated welding equipment for circumferential and longitudinal welds.
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team, contribute to cutting-edge aerospace projects, and enjoy long-term development in a growing company

About the role:
You’ll be working as part of a collaborative team to deliver high-quality welded components that meet demanding aerospace standards.
Key responsibilities include:

Performing TIG and MIG welding on aerospace components to precise technical specifications.
Operating semi-automated circumferential and longitudinal welding machines.
Reading and interpreting technical drawings and welding symbols with accuracy.
Inspecting welds to ensure they meet NADCAP, AS9100 and internal quality standards.
Preparing and aligning metal parts ahead of welding.
Maintaining welding equipment and ensuring machines operate at peak efficiency.
Identifying and resolving any issues during the welding process (e.g., material defects or equipment faults).
Working closely with colleagues to maintain workflow and achieve production targets.
Keeping detailed records of jobs, materials used, and any issues encountered.
Staying up to date with new welding technologies and best practices. About you:

You will have a proven track record of successful welding experience. (MIG and TIG) +5 years
Demonstrated ability to meet and work towards production targets.
Familiarity with semi-automated welding techniques. What would make you stand out:

Basic understanding of lean principles (5S).
Experience in the aerospace industry. What’s in it for you?

This is a two-shift role (mornings and afternoons) with a 12.5% shift premium, bringing your total salary to £37,570.65 per year (£19.53 per hour).
Overtime paid at time and a half. 
Free Parking.
185 hours holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
Opportunity to buy an additional 37 hours or sell 37 hours of holiday every year.
Christmas shutdown where no holiday leave needs to be used.
Access to a 5% Pension-matched employer/employee scheme.
YuLife© app to earn coins for every step/cycling/meditation minute you complete in a day which turns into vouchers for Amazon/all major supermarkets / Halfords / Argos / ASOS / IKEA / B&Q at the touch of a button.
Access to a GP 24/7 through our YuLife© app.
Bravo benefits offering discounts on things like gym membership and shopping.
Westfield Health Scheme.
Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric/Hybrid Cars/Critical Illness Cover.
Annual bonus based on site/company performance.
Free Vend Friday – on hot drinks in the canteen paid for by the company.
Working for a fantastic forward-thinking engineering business who are fast-paced and forward-thinking with innovation at the forefront of everything they do. For more information, please get in touch with our Sheffield Team on 
(phone number removed)
 
Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer 

Keywords: Welding, semi-automated circumferential and longitudinal welding, TIG, Fabrication, Aerospace Components, Quality Control, Technical Drawings, Aerospace Manufacturing, Engineering, Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Worksop, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, South Yorkshire

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