Welder

• Hourly Rate: £14.64
• Location: Birtley
• Job Type: Temporary, ongoing

We are seeking a skilled Welder for an established engineering company based in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. This role offers a temporary ongoing opportunity where you will report to the Production Supervisor and be responsible for the maintenance and repair of a range of heavy steel products.

• Follow daily work processes through job cards.
• Measure and cut out templates to fabricate the correct size of replacement steel plate.
• Operate a power grinder and use an oxy burner to cut out thick plate steel.
• Perform fabrication and welding of heavy plate steel.
• Utilise a roller to form steel.
• Conduct quality inspections of work carried out.
• Use overhead cranes and cherry pickers as needed.

• Relevant experience as a Fabricator with the ability to weld your own work within a heavy plant environment.
• Proficiency in burning, chamfering, gouging, arc air gauging, and plasma cutting.
• Experienced in using power tools, pneumatic tools, and general hand tools.
• Strong understanding of various welding procedures and health and safety protocols.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with oxy/acetylene cutting equipment and down hand multi-run fillets.
• Fabrication/Welding of earth moving attachments using 1.2mm bare wire MIG welding processes.
• Multi-run welding required, working on plate thicknesses from 6mm to 200mm.
• Site safety passport, CSCS card, and any on-site welding experience would be advantageous.
• Forklift licence and a current crane certificate are preferred but not essential.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Opportunity to work with an established and reputable engineering company.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects.

To apply for this Welder position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.