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Thin Gauge MIG Welder
Company
Bamford Contract Services Ltd
Location
Manchester
Posted
2 days ago
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Job Description
MIG Welder Thin Gauge Mild Steel Rochdale Immediate Start Ongoing Work
Location: Rochdale
Job Type: Ongoing Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: £14.50 £16.20 per hour + Overtime (Time & Saturdays)
Hours: Monday Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm Friday 8:00am 1:00pm
MIG Welders Required Thin Gauge Specialists
Our established engineering client in Rochdale is seeking experienced MIG Welders with proven thin gauge mild steel experience for an ongoing temporary contract. This role is ideal for welders who are confident working on light gauge materials and producing clean, precise welds to a high standard.
Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.
MIG Welder Key Responsibilities
• MIG welding thin gauge mild steel components
• Producing neat, consistent welds on light materials
• Working from technical drawings and job specifications
• Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
• Supporting production and fabrication teams as required
MIG Welder Requirements
• Strong MIG welding experience on thin gauge mild steel (essential)
• Ability to control heat input and prevent burn-through/warping
• Competent reading engineering drawings
• High attention to detail and quality
• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team
MIG Welder Benefits
• Competitive hourly rate
• Overtime available at enhanced rate
• Early finish every Friday
• Ongoing long-term work
• Immediate start for the right candidate
Apply Today
If you are a skilled MIG Welder experienced with thin gauge mild steel and available for immediate work, we want to hear from you.
Or apply online today
If you do not receive a response within 7 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest.
To view more jobs from Bamford Contract Services, Find us on Facebook bamfordcs or follow us on Twitter bamfordcs.
Location: Rochdale
Job Type: Ongoing Temporary Contract
Pay Rate: £14.50 £16.20 per hour + Overtime (Time & Saturdays)
Hours: Monday Thursday 8:00am 5:00pm Friday 8:00am 1:00pm
MIG Welders Required Thin Gauge Specialists
Our established engineering client in Rochdale is seeking experienced MIG Welders with proven thin gauge mild steel experience for an ongoing temporary contract. This role is ideal for welders who are confident working on light gauge materials and producing clean, precise welds to a high standard.
Immediate starts available for suitable candidates.
MIG Welder Key Responsibilities
• MIG welding thin gauge mild steel components
• Producing neat, consistent welds on light materials
• Working from technical drawings and job specifications
• Ensuring all work meets quality and safety standards
• Supporting production and fabrication teams as required
MIG Welder Requirements
• Strong MIG welding experience on thin gauge mild steel (essential)
• Ability to control heat input and prevent burn-through/warping
• Competent reading engineering drawings
• High attention to detail and quality
• Reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team
MIG Welder Benefits
• Competitive hourly rate
• Overtime available at enhanced rate
• Early finish every Friday
• Ongoing long-term work
• Immediate start for the right candidate
Apply Today
If you are a skilled MIG Welder experienced with thin gauge mild steel and available for immediate work, we want to hear from you.
Or apply online today
If you do not receive a response within 7 days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion. We thank you for your interest.
To view more jobs from Bamford Contract Services, Find us on Facebook bamfordcs or follow us on Twitter bamfordcs.
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