Orbital Welder

Escape Recruitment are working with their Manufacturing client based in Fife to recruit An Orbital Welder on a permanent basis.

Successful candidates will have strong experience in welding and specifically orbital welding. An be qualified to SVQ in welding and fabrication, or equivalent.

We are looking to hire for Workshop based roles.

You must be able to produce trade papers on application

JOB PURPOSE

Performing precision welding on components. The role involves using specialised orbital welding equipment to achieve welds in a controlled and automated manner, ensuring accuracy, repeatability, and adherence to strict industry standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and set up welding equipment, including orbital welding machines, power supplies, and gas systems
• Ensure all necessary materials, such as pipes or tubes, are clean, properly aligned, and ready for welding.
• Program and calibrate orbital welding machines based on specific project requirements
• Adjust welding parameters, such as current, voltage, and rotation speed, to achieve the desired weld characteristics.
• Operate orbital welding equipment to perform high-precision welds on a variety of materials, including stainless steel and exotic alloys.
• Monitor and control the welding process to maintain consistent quality and meet project specifications.
• Inspect welded joints using visual inspection and to ensure they meet industry standards and project requirements.
• Document and record welding parameters, inspection results, and other relevant data

I am looking to speak with candidates who can demonstrate a high standard in completion of tasks associated with the role. You will have a heavy engineering background and be confident to work unsupervised.

For further information and details on how to apply please get in touch.

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