Robot Welder Op

Robotic Welder / Skilled Welder

Location: Redditch

Pay: £17.50 per hour during probation, increasing to £18.00 per hour + £50.06 weekly shift allowance

Probation: 3 months

Shifts: Weekly rotating shifts – 6:00am–2:00pm / 2:00pm–12:00am

We are seeking a skilled Robotic Welder / Skilled Welder to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Redditch.

This is not a conventional welding role. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for setting up and operating a robotic welding arm, performing welding tasks on a variety of forging dies and tooling.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting up and operating a robotic welding arm
• Applying multiple layers of weld to various forging dies
• Removing slag and debris from welded surfaces
• Preparing and cleaning surfaces between weld layers
  
  Completing the welding process until the impression within the block is fully restored
• Repairing different types of tooling
• Performing MIG, TIG and ARC welding where required
• Inspecting completed work to ensure it meets quality standards
• Maintaining safe and accurate work practises within a manufacturing environment

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have previous welding experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Possess MIG and/or TIG welding experience – highly desirable
• Have ARC welding experience (advantageous)
• Have experience operating robotic welding equipment (beneficial but not essential)
• Understand welding processes and preparation thoroughly
• Can work accurately and follow instructions diligently
• Are eager to learn robotic welding techniques

Candidates with more basic welding experience will also be considered if they demonstrate the right aptitude and willingness to develop.

• Starting rate: £17.50 per hour during the 3-month probation period
• Post-probation: £18.00 per hour
• Additional allowance: £50.06 weekly shift allowance

The role operates on weekly alternating shifts:

• Week 1: 6:00am–2:00pm
• Week 2: 2:00pm–12:00am

Applicants must be able to work both shifts on a rotating basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced welder looking to advance their skills in robotic welding or for candidates already experienced in automated welding seeking a long-term role.

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