Pipe Welder

Job description

Pipe Welder

Would you like to be working on the Astute submarine programme? We currently have a vacancy for a Pipe Welder at our site in Barrow.

As a Pipe Welder you will be working and supporting the build programme operating within a small integrated team of pipe fitters and fitters installing pipe work for the Astute programme.

This role will provide you with the opportunity to work on shift patterns including weekends.

Your main responsibilities as a Pipe Welder will involve:

Identifying and obtaining the appropriate equipment and be familiar with consumables to carry out welding activities

Checking the condition of and correctly connect welding leads/cables, hoses, shielding gas supply and wire-feed mechanisms

Setting and adjusting welding parameters, in accordance with the welding procedure and specification

Preparing the work area for the welding activities (such as placing welding screens, positioning fume extraction equipment)

Complying with company quality requirements working to standards described in workmanship standards/weld procedures

Obtaining and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment and comply with Health and Safety requirements

Your skills and qualifications:

Time served pipe welder

Experience with MPI, X-ray and U/T examination

Experience with welding on radiographed pipe welds

Experienced with TIG welding

Experience with EB inserts and orbital welding would be desirable

Experience working in heavy engineering, nuclear or ship building industry would be desirable

What we're looking for in you:

You have excellent communication skills, work well in a team, accept new challenges and able to work on shift patterns including weekends.

Salary: £28,009

Location: Barrow-In-Furness

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime – Submarines

BAE Systems Maritime Submarines has been safely delivering world class submarines to the Royal Navy for more than a century. BAE Systems Maritime Submarines is home to the design, build, test and commissioning of the Astute class - the Royal Navy's latest and most capable generation of attack submarines. In total, seven of these state-of-the-art vessels will make up the fleet, each weighing a mighty 7,400 tonnes.

Split across nine UK locations, and with more than 5,000 employees, the business is also the industry lead for the successor to the Vanguard class of nuclear deterrent submarines.

We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.


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