MIG Welder

MIG Welder (Solid Wire) – Peterlee

Pay Rates

• Day Shift: £19.55 per hour
• Afternoon Shift: £23.46 per hour
• Night Shift: £26.39 per hour
• Overtime (Monday – Saturday): £29.33 per hour
• Overtime (Sunday): £39.10 per hour

The Role

We are recruiting experienced MIG Welders for a leading manufacturing facility in Peterlee. Successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out high-quality MIG welding using solid wire on heavy fabrication and manufacturing projects, working to strict quality standards and tight tolerances.

The role requires individuals who can confidently perform multi-pass welds and work from engineering drawings and welding procedures within a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm solid wire.
• Perform multi-pass welds to required specifications.
• Work on heavy fabrication and manufacturing assemblies.
• Weld components using build and welding fixtures to tight tolerances.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and welding instructions.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and safety.
• Complete work within production schedules and quality requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Time-served Welder/Fabricator.
• Minimum 3 years' welding experience.
• Proven MIG welding experience using solid wire.
• Previous experience within heavy fabrication or manufacturing environments.

Weld Test Requirements

Candidates will be required to successfully complete the following weld tests:

Pre-Assessment

• 8mm & 12mm Fillet Weld (approximately 500mm length)

Practical Weld Tests

• 2F 8mm Fillet Weld (200mm length) – Stop/Start required in the middle
• 2F 10mm Fillet Weld (200mm length) – No Stop/Start required
• 2F 8mm Tube Weld – Stop/Start permitted
• 2F 6mm Boss Welds – Stop/Start permitted
• 3F 12mm Vertical-Up Fillet Weld (200mm length) – Stop/Start 75mm down from top edge

Benefits

Subject to eligibility, company terms and benefit guidelines.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contribution scheme (company matched contributions up to 10%)
• Caterpillar Share Ownership Scheme (50% company matched)
• Monthly bonus scheme
• On-site gym