Aviation Welders

Aviation Welders (x4)
* £36,000 plus overtime!!
* 10% Employer Pension Contribution
* 27 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays!!)
* No shifts!
* Lancashire
Are you an experienced aviation welder with experience in manufacturing or engineering? Are you seeking a new role that matches your career development and aspirations? Well, read on!! My client has secured a number of major manufacturing projects and have an orderbook bursting at the seams!!
They are urgently looking to recruit aviation welders within their engineering department. (NB – The hours are 07:30 - 16:00 Monday to Friday).
Role Profile
As an experienced aviation welder, this is a hands-on position responsible for the welding of aviation components. Working to tight tolerances, this position will primarily work on productionised components but should also have the flexibility to work on new product introduction.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
As an experienced aviation welder, you will have:
* Experience in fitting small diameter tubes for Orbital welding to precise tolerances.
* Trade qualified with a recognised apprenticeship (City and Guilds etc.)
* Undertake TIG welding (manual, automatic and Orbital) to aircraft standards to fall in line with welding controls and processes.
* Read and interpret Engineering drawings.
* Read, interpret and follow batch cards ensuring that batch card discipline is adhered to at all times.
* General maintenance of machinery, jigs and fixtures is required to ensure a clean and healthy working environment.
* Working alongside the Operational team, reduce welding non-conformances and work to best practices.
* Assist with corrective actions and assist with route cause analysis to prevent issues from re-occurring.
* Support business improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
As an experienced aviation welder, you will have:
* Good knowledge of fusion welding, with at least five years’ experience working in the Aviation sector.
* Experience of working with a variety of materials including exotic metals such as Nickel and Titanium based alloys.
* Ability to work within in Team environment.
* Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a wider team.
* Ability to read, understand and work towards engineering drawings.
* Ability to communicate in an effective manner to different levels within the organisation.
The Offer
The client offers the aviation welders a competitive salary of £36,000 plus overtime at time and a half, company pension, life assurance and private medical cover