Description
The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.
We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.
Due to continued growth, we are looking to integrate a TIG Welder to support our growing teams. Job SummaryWe are seeking self-motivated TIG Welder to weld a range of pipe configurations that will support our team of skilled Fabricators and assembly teams. The successful candidates will be required to be on site each day within the fabrication/welding facility. The Welding activities within the arrangements utilize various methods of welding, the ability to produce welds in TIG, MMA or MAG to a high standard will be required. This opportunity has the potential for successful candidates to develop and retain further skills within numerous welding, fabrication, and preparation disciplines, working from our in-house welding and inspection procedures for fabrication and welding.
Job Title | TIG Welder
Location | Fabrication Facilities – Scarva, Co Down BT63 6NL
Hours | Mon–Thurs 7am-4.30pm and Fri 7am – 1.30pm
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Fabrication Manager
Key Responsibilities
Take direction from Site Supervisor on work requirements.
Read and fully understand the pipe fabrication drawings for each project.
TIG Weld pipe sets for various pipe diameters (typically carbon steel & stainless steel pipe ranging from 65mm – 500mm) from shop drawings.
Ensure company welding procedures are adhered to and pipe preparation and fit up is carried out to the correct standard.
Liaise regularly with Quality Control regarding any defects and any non-conformances.
Complete Cross Training in various welding activities, so cover can be provided when absences occur in the Welding Department.
Ensure Company H&S Processes followed.
Ensuring allocated work progresses in a timely manner and in accordance with workload and specifications.
To operate TIG welding equipment
Use precision measurement instruments.
Use of metal cutting and grinding equipment
Responsible for highlighting any faults or damage to the machine and its tooling.
Clean tools, equipment, and work areas
Set an example to all personnel when on site.
Any other duties deemed necessary by management.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
Previous experience in Fabrication and welding with general and pipe welding
Previous experience in welding preparation and fit up
Previous experience in MMA, MAG or TIG welding processes to high standards
Experience in reading, interpreting, and working to Welding procedures
Competent using measurement instruments, Fillet gauges etc
Excellent attention to detail and quality.
Manage and discuss workload to meet project deadlines.
The ability to use your own initiative on projects with minimal supervision.
Always maintain a good working relationship with colleagues, whilst maintaining a high level of productivity
To undertake training in line with company standards
Desired Criteria:
Heavy or structural Fabrication experience
Welding qualifications in MMA, MAG or TIG
Abrasive wheel training
Benefits
Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
Competitive pension scheme.
Life assurance scheme.
Health cash plan.
Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
Annual flu vaccine
Free annual health check during working hours.
Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
Lavish Long service awards
Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee Full access to car emergency kit.
Annual Christmas raffle
Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
Secure, free onsite parking.
Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
Free Tea & Coffee
Friendly and supportive working environment
