Technician - TIG Welder

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 32 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.6bn in 2025. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Demonstrate exceptional proficiency in TIG and Electron-beam welding techniques, particularly with titanium alloys, and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within demanding deadlines.

This role will play a critical part in ensuring the safe and efficient repair and maintenance of critical aircraft components.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform precise TIG welding on titanium components using a wide range of specifications and procedures.
• Ensure proper welding parameters and heat treatment to meet specific weld requirements.
• Select appropriate welding parameters based on material thickness, welding position, and application according to the approved documents.
• Adhere to strict quality control protocols, ensuring welds meet industry standards and company specifications.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on welding equipment.
• Support the team in new product development for TIG welding processes.
• Train new TIG welders according to the approved documents and provide guidance as required.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Titanium TIG Welder
• High school diploma or equivalent technical training in welding preferred
• Proficient in Aerospace Welding Standards (AWS D17.1, AS9100)
• In-depth knowledge of titanium welding characteristics, including metallurgy, welding parameters, and post-weld heat treatment
• Excellent TIG welding skills with precise weld bead placement, penetration control, and surface finish
• Experience in GTAW and SMAW are an added advantage
• Ability to interpret and follow complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining the highest quality standards
  
  

We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

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