MIG Welder

A superb opportunity for someone with Mig welding skills and proven work experience in a MIG welding environment, looking to develop their skill set, contribute to delivering on time and significantly increase their basic salary expectation.  
Any previous experience in a precision engineering environment, manufacturing components and parts for the Automotive, Commercial Vehicle, Materials Handling, Construction or Agricultural sector either OEM or 1st/2nd Tier supplier would be advantageous.
 
BASIC SALARY: £37,440 starting basic salary
 
BENEFITS: 
· Competitive overtime rates
· 25 days annual holiday allowance
· 8 x Statutory paid holidays 2024 allowance 
· Contributory Pension
· Financial reward schemes
· Free On-site secure parking
 
LOCATION: Daventry, Northamptonshire
 
COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Northampton, Rugby, Warwick, Coventry, Milton Keynes
 
JOB DESCRIPTION:
 
This is a classic production Mig Welder role, working in a 4-5 person cell team or leading a cell team depending on experience, manufacturing up to 1000 part numbers across both UK and International OEM clients.
 
You will be confident reading engineering drawings and your day to day responsibilities will include :
· Set, operate and maintain the Mig and Tig Welding machines and related tools and equipment
· MIG Welding with mild steel
· Read and interpret engineering drawings in order to lay out a welding project
· Test and inspect welded surfaces to ensure compliance with customer's specifications
· Use measuring instruments such as micrometers and calipers to inspect the parts
· Diagnose issues and troubleshoot as and when required
· Some general fabrication duties such as cutting and smoothing metal components, using plasma cutters, portable grinders, etc., bore holes through metal workpieces using a drill press
· Meet production deadlines
 
PERSON SPECIFICATION:  
 
· Mig welding experience in mild steel - Bench, JIG, Production, Fabrication 
· Previously worked with metal thicknesses of between 1mm - 20mm 
· Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately - understanding weld symbols 
· Ability to work to strict time constraints and produce products to the highest standard, in line with customer demand
· Positive 'can do' attitude
· Excellent time-keeping and attendance
 
THE COMPANY:
 
Established in 1974 we are a key player in the supply of engineered components to UK & international clients in markets such as: power generation, commercial vehicles, construction, agriculture, automotive, materials handling and lift and access equipment.
 
Working for a long established, financially secure business, experiencing growth throughout the years and in particular year on year since 2019.
 
PROSPECTS:
 
This MIG Welder role is a fantastic job with work force stability and great career and earning prospects.  
 
You will be joining a business that embraces change, steps up to outside worldwide challenges, encourages staff in their production manufacturing role, and who rewards and promotes from within where possible - staff retention is a key focus for our business. 
 
As the company grows there will be opportunity to develop your own MIG welding cell team as the business grows
 
INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.
 
Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the recruitment partner of our client.
 
REF: JB17679 - Wallace Hind Selection