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Aerospace Welding Engineer DIN 2303 Accredited

TIG Welder

Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
Location: Uxbridge, Middlesex
Hours: Mon–Thurs 08:00–17:00 / Fri 08:00–Midday (37 hours per week)
Start Date: ASAP
Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced TIG Welder looking to join a well-established aerospace manufacturer in Uxbridge? This is a fantastic opportunity to work on high-specification assemblies in a busy and professional production environment.

You’ll be welding safety-critical components for the aerospace industry using aluminium, stainless steel, and mild steel. Brazing experience is desirable, but not essential – full support and training will be provided if needed.

What’s in it for you?

£16.00 per hour basic

Overtime paid at time and a half

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent company pension

Free on-site parking

Career development within a world-class engineering team

TIG Welder Responsibilities:

TIG welding a range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel, and mild steel

Working from engineering drawings and SOPs to complete sub-assemblies

Self-inspecting work and performing basic quality checks

Occasional brazing/silver soldering (training available if needed)

Assembling parts using hand tools and fixtures

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience with TIG welding techniques on Stainless Steel

Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings

Previous exposure to brazing or silver soldering is advantageous (not essential)

Experience working in aerospace or another precision manufacturing environment is beneficial

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