MIG Welder

MIG Welder (Solid Wire) – Peterlee
Pay Rates
* Day Shift: £19.55 per hour
* Afternoon Shift: £23.46 per hour
* Night Shift: £26.39 per hour
* Overtime (Monday – Saturday): £29.33 per hour
* Overtime (Sunday): £39.10 per hour
The Role
We are recruiting experienced MIG Welders for a leading manufacturing facility in Peterlee. Successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out high-quality MIG welding using solid wire on heavy fabrication and manufacturing projects, working to strict quality standards and tight tolerances.
The role requires individuals who can confidently perform multi-pass welds and work from engineering drawings and welding procedures within a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm solid wire.
* Perform multi-pass welds to required specifications.
* Work on heavy fabrication and manufacturing assemblies.
* Weld components using build and welding fixtures to tight tolerances.
* Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding instructions.
* Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and safety.
* Complete work within production schedules and quality requirements.
Candidate Requirements
* Time-served Welder/Fabricator.
* Minimum 3 years' welding experience.
* Proven MIG welding experience using solid wire.
* Previous experience within heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments.
Weld Test Requirements
Candidates will be required to successfully complete the following weld tests:
Pre-Assessment
* 8mm & 12mm Fillet Weld (approximately 500mm length)
Practical Weld Tests
* 2F 8mm Fillet Weld (200mm length) – Stop/Start required in the middle
* 2F 10mm Fillet Weld (200mm length) – No Stop/Start required
* 2F 8mm Tube Weld – Stop/Start permitted
* 2F 6mm Boss Welds – Stop/Start permitted
* 3F 12mm Vertical-Up Fillet Weld (200mm length) – Stop/Start 75mm down from top edge
Benefits
Subject to eligibility, company terms and benefit guidelines.
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Enhanced pension contribution scheme (company matched contributions up to 10%)
* Caterpillar Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
* Monthly bonus scheme
* On-site gym
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed