TIG Welder/Fabricator

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TIG Welder / Fabricator
  
We’re looking for two experienced TIG Welder / Fabricators to join a friendly and well-established precision engineering company based in Hailsham. This is a great opportunity to work in a clean, technical environment where quality, teamwork and work-life balance are genuinely valued.
  
What you’ll be doing
  
In this role, you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality welded and fabricated components, working to detailed engineering drawings and tight tolerances. Your day-to-day duties will include:  

• TIG welding and fabrication of components and sub-assemblies to specification
• Making sure all work is completed on time and to a high standard
• Working closely with the machine shop and wider team to meet production schedules
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure finished work meets requirements
• Setting up and running leak-testing operations using helium mass spectrometry equipment

What we’re looking for
  
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, works well as part of a team, and understands the importance of quality and safety.
You’ll ideally have:

• At least 3 years’ TIG welding experience
• Experience working with stainless steel (Mu-metal experience would be an advantage)
• Good fabrication skills and confidence using precision measuring equipment
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings
• A flexible attitude and the ability to manage your own workload
• A strong awareness of health & safety and quality standards
• A continuous-improvement mindset and a willingness to help the team meet targets

Qualifications such as BTEC / HNC / HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering are preferred but not essential if you have the right hands-on experience. Basic turning knowledge would also be a bonus.
  
Working hours

• Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Early finish at 12pm every Friday

Please note: due to the location, you’ll need to be able to drive.
  
What’s in it for you?

• Salary negotiable depending on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (some holiday used during Christmas shutdown)
• Company pension scheme (3% employee / 6% employer contribution)
• Life insurance at 4x annual salary (rising to 6x when enrolled in the pension scheme)
• Occupational health support, including annual health checks
• Occupational sick pay (1–3 weeks full pay depending on service)
• Annual eye test and contribution towards prescription or safety glasses

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