Skilled Welder

Raytheon Technologies
Wolverhampton
7 months ago
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SKILLED WELDERS Local or Travelling Contractors

Welder/Fabricator

MIG welders - Support project

Aerospace Welder (Manual and semi-automated)

Fabricator/Welder

Aerospace Welder (Manual and semi-automated)

Unspecified

Overview

We are currently seeking Skilled Welders to join our Operations Department within our HS Marston facility in Wolverhampton.

Main Responsibilities:

Perform TIG welding and brazing on aluminium products Read and interpret engineering drawings to execute welds accurately To set-up and operate TIG welding equipment safely, to ensure optimum performance Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines

Skills / Qualifications:

NVQ/City & Guilds or similar vocational qualification in welding & fabrication or relevant engineering subject (Time served will also be considered depending on relevant experience) Proven experience as a TIG Welder with significant experience with aluminium products Familiar with thin gauge sheet metal welding 0.5 – 3.5mm Experience working to high tolerance Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards is preferred Welding certification standards would be advantageous but not essential Experience in aerospace, motorsport or similar industries is advantageous but not essential

Our competitive benefits package includes:

Competitive base salary Support towards training and development 25 days annual leave + bank holidays. Private medical insurance Employee Assistance Programme Flexible benefits (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships) Discounts with a number of major retailers A fantastic pension scheme which operates a double match up to 10%

ABOUT US:

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Every 1.4 seconds a flight around the world takes off – and our work is on it. We propel aerospace, defence and the other industries we support far beyond imagination, but there is more work to be done. We need your ideas, inspiration and solutions to continue to help us redefine aerospace.

This position may involve access to export controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement

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