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Job Title:TIG Welder
Location: Alcester, B49
Shift: 16:30 - 02:30, Monday to Thursday
Pay Rate: £15-£17 per hour + Shift Allowance
Overtime: Available with premiums (33% on weekdays, 50% on weekends)

Overview:
A leading engineering company in Alcester is seeking a skilled TIG Welder to join their night shift team. This permanent opportunity offers a competitive salary, overtime options, and a supportive environment for career development, including access to advanced welding courses.

Key Responsibilities:
Manual TIG welding and fabrication of components to company and customer specifications (aluminium, stainless steel, and mild steel).
Interpreting and working from engineering drawings and welding symbols.
Welding materials ranging from 0.4mm to 2mm in thickness.
Set up machines and components, ensuring the correct tools and procedures are followed.
Maintain high-quality standards and meet daily production targets independently.
Perform in-process inspection to ensure components conform to requirements.
Report any non-conforming components and support root cause analysis.
Comply with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) guidelines and company policies.
Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.Candidate Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years TIG welding experience, ideally with coding (Aerospace experience is a plus).
Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and working with welding symbols.
Ability to produce first-off components "right first time" and meet quality standards.
Strong teamwork and positive "can-do" attitude.
Ability to work independently and maintain a disciplined, self-motivated approach.
Experience with welding tools, air tools, and the use of measuring equipment for quality assurance.
Willingness to train and mentor colleagues.Benefits:
Competitive hourly rate (£15-£17 per hour + shift allowance).
Overtime premium rates.
Full-time, permanent contract.
Access to coded welding courses.
Pension scheme and comprehensive company benefits.If you are a skilled TIG Welder looking for a challenging and rewarding role, please click 'Apply' to submit your application

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