Welder

Reports to: Production Manager
Salary D.O.E


About Us

MB Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining, and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.


Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Aerospace approved welder having completed an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification.
• The ability to manually TIG weld various types of metallic components including aluminium alloys, in accordance with aerospace standards.
• Must have the capability to carry out welding procedures on light gauge aluminium alloys.
• Undertake other welding methods to support the business when necessary.
• Set up and operate automatic seam welding equipment and undertake any necessary post weld validation.
• To operate as part of a team and working closely with quality and engineering and assist in the generation of Standard Operating Procedures.
• Process, interpret and evaluate components to customer drawings and specifications.
• A working understanding of the NADCAP audit and accreditation process.
• Will be subject to successful approval of periodic welding test pieces as required.
• Must be able to be prepared to share knowledge, train when required, holding a QA stamp to over stamp work and be willing to be trained in other areas.
• Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role
• Must be able to be prepared to share knowledge, train when required, and be willing to be trained in other areas.
• Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role.



Welder Operator Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience of TIG welding
• Highly level of attention to detail and finesse is required.
• Experience of working in the Aerospace industry would be an advantage.
• Dressing and fitting ability would be an advantage.
• Must be capable of working to drawings and specifications.
• A Craft Apprenticeship in Fabrication & Welding, City & Guilds qualification or equivalent international standard.

Key Behaviours:

The right candidate for MB Aerospace Burnley is someone who;
• Has a passion for the engineering and the manufacturing sector.
• Always looks to learn new skills.
• Has flexibility to work a range of different shifts.
• Keen team player.
• Positive attitude towards health & safety and 6 s proceses.

Salary & Benefits:

• MB Aerospace funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications.
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
• Secure on-site parking
• Contributory pension
• Health care cash back plan
• Life insurance
• Entrepreneurial and supportive company culture

The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.
The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.


MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defense services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 - 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.

MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other protected class. MB Aerospace is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us.