Pipe Welder in Cambridge

TWI is looking for an experienced MIG/MAG Welder to join our busy welding team on a contract basis, working four days per week at our Granta Park site. The role will focus on welding end bungs to thick section carbon steel pipe in a practical welding and fabrication environment.

You will carry out MIG/MAG welding in the 1G position, with pipes rotated using automated pedal driven rollers. You will follow approved welding procedure specifications, use propane torch preheating where required and work safely with hand and power tools. You will also be expected to maintain a clean, organised and safe working area in line with TWI health and safety requirements, risk assessments and COSHH assessments.

Key Requirements:

• Level 2 welding qualification, or equivalent practical experience gained within a welding and fabrication environment.
• Proven experience in MIG/MAG welding to a high standard.
• Experience welding carbon steel, including heavy walled pipe and plate materials.
• Ability to work from and adhere to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Experience carrying out 1G position welding of pipe end bungs using rotating pipe systems.
• Understanding of propane torch pre-heating techniques.
• Competent in the safe use of hand held grinders and other workshop tools and equipment.
• Strong awareness of health, safety and housekeeping standards within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience working within a busy welding and fabrication workshop.
• Ability to supply and maintain your own welding PPE.
• Reliable, self motivated and capable of working independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Available to work on site at TWI's Granta Park facility for four days per week.

TWI Ltd is a world expert in engineering, materials and joining technologies. We provide industry with advice and technical know how in design, fabrication, failure analysis and prevention. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced technical teams in an organisation that values innovation, teamwork, expertise and safety.

TWI Ltd is committed to treating all employees fairly and to being an inclusive employer. Our aim is to create a work environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We put Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of our people practices to attract, develop and retain the best talent.

We recognise that it's the differences of our people that gives us our competitive edge and enables us to maintain our world leading reputation. This is why we are committed to ensuring there is diversity across every level of our organisation; representative of the Members and societies we serve. We have made Inclusion our number one corporate value to demonstrate our commitment to ensure it is at the core of everything we do at TWI.

We are pleased to confirm that we have achieved the first stage accreditation, which means we are a 'Disability Confident Employer'. This is a government-supported scheme that supports organisations like TWI to make the most of the talents that people with disability can bring to our workplace.

This opportunity is offered on a contract basis. The contract duration and rate will be confirmed as part of the recruitment process.

Four days per week, 07:30 to 16:30, based on site at Granta Park, Cambridge.

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