Job Title:

Welder

As a Welder, you will support production by welding piece parts and sub-assemblies using a range of welding techniques in accordance with specifications, engineering drawings, work instructions and quality standards.

What you will do:

• Carry out welding of components in line with specifications, drawings and procedures
• Obtain authorisation from the Welding Engineer or Welding Specialist before undertaking coded welding
• Set up and prepare weld surfaces and equipment
• Ensure all welding equipment is inspected and calibrated prior to use
• Monitor consumables and support stock control activities
• Maintain rod stores and record temperature/humidity levels in line with procedures
• Log work using ERP systems (e.g. Epicor) to maintain booking compliance
• Meet production routing times and customer requirements
• Maintain high standards of quality, health & safety and housekeeping (5S)
• Adhere to all Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures
• Support continuous improvement and Lean initiatives

What you will need:

• Time served welding apprenticeship
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a coded welder in an engineering environment
• Ability to weld to coded standards and maintain coded welder certification
• Ability to weld open-root pipe or plate using TIG (GTAW), MMA/SMAW and MAG (GMAW) processes
• Ability to work with carbon and stainless steels across a range of thicknesses
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures
• Coded welding qualifications against approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs) and applicable standards, such as ISO, ASME or AWS
• Experience of welding work subject to inspection using UT, RT or other non-destructive testing (NDT) methods
• Experience in a manufacturing environment involving pressure vessels or piping systems, including critical components welded to recognised standards
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience in brazing is essential; hands-on experience in torch or induction brazing would be desirable

All candidates must be able to prove that they have the right to work in the UK.

Why work for us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages
• Flexible working scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and option to purchase additional holidays
• Contributory pension plan with associated life assurance
• Recognition reward schemes
• Healthcare scheme offering cash back on medical services
• Virtual GP access and employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee discount schemes

Who You’ll Be Working With

Backed by a heritage of over 200 years, Hayward Tyler is a global leader in industrial pumps and motors. We employ around 130 people at our UK headquarters in Bedfordshire and have sites in Scotland, India, China and the USA. Our UK location offers manufacturing, upgrade and replacement solutions, as well as spare parts supply across Oil & Gas, Power, Defence and Nuclear industries.