Job Description

Discipline: Hygienic TIG Welder

Location: Across the UK

Start Date: 10.02.2025

Duration: Up to 6 months

Hours: 10 hours per day Monday to Friday - possible weekend work

PAYE Rates :

Weekday rates £25.00 per hour ( Inc holiday pay )

Weekend rate:£30.00 per hour ( Inc holiday pay )

Lodge Allowance £60 per day worked 

Our client is looking for a skilled and experienced TIG 141 Pipe Welder to join their team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing high-quality TIG welding on hygienic food process pipework and equipment, ensuring precision, durability, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Pipe Welding:
   • Utilize TIG welding techniques to weld stainless steel and other materials used in hygienic food process piping systems.
   • Perform welds according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding procedures to ensure proper fit, alignment, and integrity.
   • Maintain strict adherence to hygienic welding practices to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
2. Quality Assurance:
   • Conduct visual inspections of welds to verify quality, consistency, and adherence to specifications.
   • Use non-destructive testing methods, such as dye penetrant or radiographic testing, to identify and address any defects or imperfections.
   • Document welding activities and inspection results accurately to maintain traceability and compliance with quality assurance protocols.
3. Safety and Compliance:
   • Follow established safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
   • Adhere to relevant industry standards and regulations, including ASME BPE and FDA guidelines, to maintain hygienic conditions and prevent food contamination.
4. Collaboration and Communication:
   • Coordinate with project managers, pipefitters, and other team members to plan and execute welding projects efficiently and effectively.
   • Communicate any issues, concerns, or deviations from welding procedures to supervisors and stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Proven experience as a TIG 141 Pipe Welder, preferably in the food processing industry or a related field.
• Expertise in TIG welding techniques, with a focus on welding thin-wall stainless steel tubing (typically 1/16" to 1/8" thickness).
• Familiarity with hygienic welding practices, including purging, back-purging, and passivation, to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality welds that meet or exceed industry standards.

Requirements:

• CSCS Card
• CCNSG
• 6G Code
• In date coding