Production Welder in Blackburn, Blackburn with Darwen

Location

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Employment Type

Full-time

Required Skills & Certifications

MIG WeldingTIG Welding
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Posted on September 24, 2026

Job Description

Production Welder

Pay: £13.75-£21.51 per hour

Production Welder Job Description:

£2,000 Signing Bonus

Production Welder Job Summary:

The role entails MIG welding and dressing at a level of quality suitable for high end powder coat finishing. TIG skills are advantageous. 33% additional rate for nights - 4x12 Mon-Thur.

Production Welder Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Ensure jobs are welded as required by the job sheet/drawings.
  • Work within the determined times provided whilst ensuring a high-quality finish is maintained.
  • Reporting any discrepancies to line supervisor.
  • Dress/finish off parts to the standard required for each job – selecting the correct tools and abrasive pads.
  • Inspect work-to drawings, be vigilant on quality and always query any doubts with your supervisor.
  • Ensure quantities are adhered to and take care with product counts.
  • Adhere to health and safety requirements and the safe operation of welding machines and tools.
  • Always wear supplied and appropriate personal protective equipment.
  • Work a reasonable amount of overtime when requested.
  • Attend work on the shift times established by the employer and without excessive absenteeism or lateness.
  • Arrive and be ready to work at the time your shift starts.

Production Welder Key skills

  • Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure.
  • Ability to demonstrate the proper application of common welding processes.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and associated welding symbols/descriptions.
  • Knowledge of materials and their weld characteristics.
  • Knowledge of weld safety standards.
  • Knowledge of weld inspection.
  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
  • Ability to use measuring equipment, including tapes, digital callipers, and squares.
  • Ability to converse in English.

Work Remotely

  • No

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Experience:

  • MIG welding: 3 years (required)

How this job compares

What you'll be running

This posting calls for MIG and TIG work. MIG (GMAW) feeds a continuous wire electrode through a shielding-gas nozzle. It lays down metal fast and is forgiving on clean material, which is why it dominates production and light fabrication work. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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