Welders - Aluminium

Mane Contract Services are currently recruiting for Welders to join a major defence manufacturing programme in Stockport.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Welders looking to work within a highly regulated engineering environment, manufacturing complex components and assemblies for the defence sector.

The Role

As a Welder, you will be responsible for producing high-quality welded components and assemblies, with a particular focus on MIG welding aluminium.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out MIG welding on aluminium components and assemblies.
• Working from engineering drawings, weld procedures and specifications.
• Preparing, setting up and welding components to the required standards.
• Welding aluminium across a range of material thicknesses and joint configurations.
• Preparing materials prior to welding, including cleaning, cutting and fitting.
• Carrying out visual inspection and quality checks on completed welds.
• Identifying and rectifying weld defects where required.
• Using welding equipment, hand tools and associated workshop equipment safely.
• Working closely with Fabricators, Fitters and other production teams.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, health & safety and housekeeping.

About You

We're looking for Welders with:

• Proven experience as a Welder within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong MIG welding experience.
• Time-served apprentice with an L3 NVQ, C&G or equivalent
• Aluminium welding experience is essential/desirable, depending on experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of welding processes, preparation and finishing.
• Experience working to quality standards and welding procedures.
• Experience within defence, aerospace, automotive, rail or heavy engineering would be advantageous.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.

Why Apply?

You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile defence manufacturing programmes, developing your experience within a specialist engineering environment and working with complex aluminium structures and assemblies.

If you're an experienced Welder with MIG and aluminium experience and are looking for your next opportunity in Stockport, apply today with your CV.