TIG welder (Aerospace) in Sheffield

Verus Recruitment Partners are delighted to be supporting an industry-leading aerospace manufacturer based in South Sheffield in their search for a skilled TIG Welder. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a cutting-edge company renowned for producing high-quality components for the aerospace sector.

About the role:

• Coordinate and collaborate with team members and departments to ensure efficient workflow and timely project completion.
• Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines, including the use of PPE and maintaining a hazard-free workspace, to ensure a safe working environment.
• Identify and troubleshoot issues during the welding process, such as equipment malfunctions or material defects.
• Inspect finished welds to ensure they meet internal and external quality standards (NADCAP and AS9100) and adhere to specifications, maintaining structural integrity and quality control.
• Maintain detailed records of welding jobs, including materials used, work completed, and any encountered issues, for quality control and documentation purposes.
• Perform precision TIG welding on a variety of aerospace components using exotic metals.
• Prepare metal components, ensuring proper alignment and setup for the welding process.
• Regularly maintain and clean welding equipment to ensure optimal functionality and prevent malfunctions.
• Stay updated on new welding techniques, technologies, and industry developments through ongoing training and skill development.
• Interpret technical drawings and welding symbols to ensure accurate execution of welding tasks.
• Operate semi-automated welding equipment for circumferential and longitudinal welds.

About You:

• Proven experience in TIG welding, ideally within the aerospace or a similarly regulated industry.
• Ability to work with exotic metals and thicknesses 1mm and below.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing top-quality work.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety standards.
• An understanding of lean principles (5S).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive starting salary £32,267 plus shift premium.
• The role is a 2-shift pattern (Mornings & Afternoons) and includes a 12.5% shift premium, taking your salary to £36,300.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Free Parking.
• 185 hours holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to buy an additional 37 hours or sell 37 hours of holiday every year.
• Christmas shutdown where no holiday leave needs to be used.
• Access to a 5% Pension-matched employer/employee scheme.
• YuLife© app to earn coins for every step/cycling/meditation minute you complete in a day which turns into vouchers for Amazon/all major supermarkets / Halfords / Argos / ASOS / IKEA / B&Q at the touch of a button.
• Access to a GP 24/7 through our YuLife© app.
• Bravo benefits offering discounts on things like gym membership and shopping.
• Westfield Health Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice scheme for Electric/Hybrid Cars/Critical Illness Cover.
• Annual bonus based on site/company performance.
• Free Vend Friday – on hot drinks in the canteen paid for by the company.
• Working for a fantastic forward-thinking engineering business who are fast-paced and forward-thinking with innovation at the forefront of everything they do.