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
Position Overview:
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:
o Utilise TIG welding techniques to weld stainless steel and other materials used in hygienic food process piping systems.
o Perform welds according to engineering drawings, blueprints, and welding procedures to ensure proper fit, alignment, and integrity.
o Maintain strict adherence to hygienic welding practices to prevent contamination and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
2. Quality Assurance:
o Conduct visual inspections of welds to verify quality, consistency, and adherence to specifications.
o Use non-destructive testing methods, such as dye penetrant or radiographic testing, to identify and address any defects or imperfections.
o Document welding activities and inspection results accurately to maintain traceability and compliance with quality assurance protocols.
3. Safety and Compliance:
o Follow established safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and others.
o 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:
o Coordinate with project managers, pipefitters, and other team members to plan and execute welding projects efficiently and effectively.
o 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
* 6G Code
* In date coding
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