Robotics Welding Technician; WAAM

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for a Robotics Welding Technician to join a leading advanced manufacturing environment supporting high-value aerospace and defence programmes.

This position focuses on operating and supporting multi-axis robotic welding systems used in the production of large-scale metal components through Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM) technology.

This is not a traditional hands‑on welding role. The successful candidate will be involved in robotic manufacturing, process control, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

• Operate and support robotic welding / WAAM systems
• Monitor weld quality, weld pools and bead formation
• Conduct inspections and quality checks
• Record manufacturing data and maintain traceability
• Support process improvements and troubleshooting activities
• Work closely with engineering, production and quality teams

• Background in welding, fabrication or metalworking
• Experience with robotic, CNC, PLC or NC-controlled manufacturing equipment
• Understanding of arc welding principles and basic metallurgy
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Good problem‑solving and troubleshooting skills

• Robotic welding experience
• WAAM (Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing)
• ABB RAPID programming or similar robotic control systems
• Aerospace, defence or advanced manufacturing environments
• ISO
  9001 or AS9100 quality standards

The hiring team is particularly interested in candidates with experience of robotic or automated manufacturing systems
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This role is less suited to candidates whose experience is solely focused on manual welding or traditional fabrication.

• 4-day working week
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge manufacturing technology
• Involvement in complex aerospace and defence projects
• Long‑term career development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you have experience within robotic manufacturing, automated welding or advanced fabrication environments and are looking to work with innovative manufacturing technology, we'd be interested in hearing from you.

Due to security and export control requirements, applicants must be sole UK nationals and be eligible to obtain and maintain Security Clearance (SC). Unfortunately, candidates with dual nationality cannot be considered for this position.