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.

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.

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.

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.