Actemium Mechanical - Pipe Welder

Daventry, England, United Kingdom

3/19/2025

Actemium specialise in the bespoke design and fabrication of process related projects working to and operating under BS EN1090 classifications. We are looking to appoint a competent TIG Pipe Welder to join our team.

Competitive Salary + Pension + Health shield + Share Scheme

Reporting directly to the Manufacturing/Works Manager, your duties will include:

Being able to read and interpret engineering drawings or product specifications including the understanding of welding symbols to determine build sequence, methods of fabricating & assemblies.

Layout and mark dimensions and reference information on material.

Complete weld set-ups and welding using TIG and Orbital welding equipment.

General:

• Follow company rules and adhere to procedures & Health and Safety standards.
• Coded 6G TIG welding.
• Welding of Stainless and carbon steel tube/pipe to radiograph standards.
• Positional welding on pressure vessels, pressure parts and superheater pipework.
• Working between workshop and site to deliver projects as required.
• Work as part of a team to produce orders on time.
• Ensure tolerances and parameters are met to satisfy quality and output.
• Prepare / process materials prior to assembly.
• Check products for compliance with specifications and quality requirements.
• Comply with established quality control procedures and documentation standards.
• To check welding plant / equipment prior to and after use highlighting any faults/ defects to the Fabrication Shop Supervisor.
• Ensure production timings are met.
• Reinstate the work area following engineering activities.
  
  

The Person

Experience: (Essential):

• Previous qualifications/coding's in 6G/equivalent.
• Perform welding operations to a radiographic standard.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Worked on various material gauges, with single and multi-run welds.
• Other related fitting experience would be advantageous.
• Competent to work in silo from start to project completion.
  
  

Skills:

• Weld to a radiograph standard and complete pipe coding’s as required. Weld trade test will be required which will be x-rayed.
• Be skilled with various fitting & fabrication techniques.
• Demonstrate the safe use of associated equipment including abrasive wheels, grinders etc.
• Good communicator at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation.
• Ability to work in a safe manner with minimal supervision.
  
  

Qualifications: (Desirable):

• Time served apprentice.
• City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3 or BTEC ONC equivalent qualification.
• NVQ Level 3 in fabrication & Welding / Plating & Welding.