Production Brazer / Welder

Denham
8 months ago
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Job title: Production Brazer / Welder
Location: Denham
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000pa

We are working with a world leader in Aerospace A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide.

Join us on this mission as a Production Brazer/Welder undertaking a variety of welding & brazing operations required in the assembly of parts or sub-assemblies and carrying out any welding required by maintenance.
Aspects of the role will include

Brazing of low temperature silver and high temperature brass work including stud plates, trombone tubes and single end fitting pipes.
Carry out welding of aluminium, stainless steel and mild steel to AWSD17.1/D17.1M:2010-AMD1 certification standards.
Set and operate the spot welder, deburr, polish clean and carry out ball bearing tests on all welding and brazing work to required standards.
To carry out Proof of Concept and other development welding activities as required
To carry out welding work in support of the maintenance team as required.Characteristics & Skills

Engineering background
Experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
Able to use Measuring equipment, gas cutters and grinders and Gas Tungsten Arc equipment
Knowledge and experience with engineering hand tools
Certified to BS EN:12797:2000 and AWSD17.1/D17.1M:2010-AMD1 You will have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering/manufacturing business and you'll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.
Your benefits in detail

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
Personalised training and development plan.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
25-days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.
Workplace Nursery Benefit.
Cycle to work scheme (including e-bikes)
Midday finish on Friday

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