Welder

Morson are recruiting a Welder to work on an initial 6-month contract with our client Marshall Land Systems in Cambridge (postcode is CB5 8RX) the role will involve cutting and joining both metals and other materials. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure

Rates:

PAYE: £27.60/hour (+ £4.29/hour holiday pay)

Overtime (after 37 hours & Saturdays) £40.05/hour, Sundays £53.40/hour

UMBRELLA £36.73 per hour

Overtime (after 37 hours & Saturdays) £55.09/hour, Sundays £73.46/hour

Duties:

• Use of TIG and MIG processes
• Supervision of Apprentices/Trainees where required
• Take an active role in Continuous Improvement initiatives, to include lean and 5s procedures
• Read blueprints and drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety

Qualifications:

• Proven component/assembly experience as welder in a Engineering/Manufacturing environment ESSENTIAL
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, calipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Good coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Being flexible in approach to work
• Professional Certification (e.g. an AWS welding certificate) will be a plus

About Marshall Land Systems:

Based in the UK, with operations in Canada, Marshall Land Systems specialises in the design and production of deployable operational infrastructure and mission support for humanitarian, defence and security operations across the globe. Other core services include the integration of complex systems into a range of vehicles for use by the military and security services including explosive ordnance disposal and battlefield ambulances all underpinned by a full in-life managed service provision to ensure customers‘ equipment is available where and when they need it