MIG Welder

We're hiring for a MIG Welder to join a leading manufacturer of high-grade fittings at their modernised site based in Hyde, Tameside. You'll be working predominantly with mild steel, welding consistent welds across a range of components.

What's on offer?

• £17.00 - £17.50 per hour
• Bonus scheme
• Monday - Thursday 8:30am - 5:15pm / Friday 8:30am - 2:00pm
• 25 days holiday (excluding bank holidays)
• Overtime available at an enhanced rate

What will you be doing as a MIG Welder?

• MIG welding predominantly on mild steel components
• Completing single-run welds, including fillet and butt welds
• Welding material generally ranging from 5mm thickness upwards
• Using hand tools, jigs and fixtures to position, weld and build components to a high standard
• Working from engineering drawings, fabrication plans and welding procedures
• Visually inspecting completed welds to ensure components conform to drawing and specification requirements
• Carrying out some stainless-steel welding where required

What do you need?

• Previous MIG welding experience
• Experience producing single-run fillet and butt welds
• Experience welding mild steel, ideally from 5mm thickness upwards
• Ability to work from engineering drawings
• Fabrication experience would be desirable
• Turntable welding experience would be a significant advantage
• Stainless-steel welding experience would be preferred but is not essential