Welding Technician

PROCESS / WELDING TECHNCIAN Birmingham 40,000 25 days holiday plus bank holidays on top Stable, busy working environment Early finish Friday Easily accessible Genuine long-term prospects 39 hours per week MonThu: 7:30am 4:30pm Fri: 7:30am 12:30pm We are looking to recruit a Process / Welding Technician in order to support the Production Engineering team. . You will be instrumental in introducing new processes and to conduct improvements on existing processes. We are a high volume, well established manufacturing business, and 2026, is looking to be a busy year for us! Commutable from Birmingham, Smethwick, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Aldridge, Wednesbury, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Moseley, Halesowen, Willenhall, Burntwood, Dudley, Kingswinford and Minworth Key responsibilities will include: Set up and change over manual spot and projection welding machines Carry out jig, tooling, and program changes on robotic CO2 and spot-welding cells (Fanuc / Motoman) Troubleshoot breakdowns and technical issues to get production running quickly and safely Program new jobs using camera-based poke-yoke systems Support new product introductions, attending Gateway / project meetings as required Manufacture and repair welding fixtures using toolroom equipment Support Quality with 8D problem-solving, operator audits, and checking fixtures Train and mentor apprentices within the Production Engineering team Actively drive Lean Manufacturing improvements, including layout, OEE, and production rate optimisation What were looking for: Experience in press work and welded assemblies Strong knowledge of CO2 welding, spot & projection welding Experience programming or supporting robot welding cells (Fanuc / Motoman) Confident using toolroom equipment to modify or repair fixtures Lean Manufacturing mindset with a passion for continuous improvement NVQ or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering Forklift licence Abrasive Wheel certification This is a special opportunity, to be part of a successful, fast paced manufacturing business, where your experience and knowledge will have a huge impact. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact meto have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994 TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-01-14