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Newton Aycliffe
3 weeks ago
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WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU

Hours: Monday to Friday

8am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am to 2:30pm on a Friday

Temp to Perm

£13.50 per hour

Looking for a new role as a welder

Are you seeking an organisation that offers long term prospects

Then take a look…

THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Time Served Welder to work for our client in the Newton Aycliffe area. This role enables the successful welder to join a forward-thinking organisation.

THE ROLE

Measure and mark work pieces using straightedges, rules and callipers

Cut and smoothen metal components using plasma cutters / portable grinders

Read and interpret blueprints and production drawings in order to lay out a welding project

Collaborate with project managers and welding supervisors to ensure smooth work operations

Guide and direct the activities of inexperienced/trainee welders

Maintain welding safety guidelines and regulations to ensure a risk-free work environment

Carry out welding according to set dimensions to meet general test requirements

Organise and clean welding equipment on a regular basis

Weld materials in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions

Adjust gas gauges to set the flow rate of shield gas

Use measuring instruments such as micrometres and callipers to inspect angles, grooves or gap allowances

Apply knowledge of metallurgy and geometry in selecting welding equipment and configuration.

THE PERSON

You will be physically fit, have the ability to lift and handle heavy material

Experience working within an engineering environment

Able to read engineering drawings

Must be a timed served welder

Flexible to work shifts and overtime to meet business demands

TO APPLY

To apply for this position, send your CV to (url removed) or call the team on (phone number removed) (Option 1)

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