Precision Welder

About the Role

Siemens Energy is expanding the manufacturing operations in its Turbine Blades & Vanes department at Lincoln, UK. As a Precision Welder, your key responsibility will be performing precision welding tasks on small gas turbine components, ensuring adherence to rigorous aerospace and gas turbine manufacturing standards. Collaborating with a trained technical team, you will interpret engineering drawings and welding procedures to achieve high-quality results, impacting the reliability and safety of turbine products.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute high-accuracy welding processes such as TIG (GTAW) on turbine blades, vanes, and superalloy components.
• Analyze and apply technical drawings, welding procedure specifications (WPS), and fabrication plans to meet manufacturing requirements.
• Prepare materials and weld joints to guarantee correct alignment and penetration before welding operations.
• Inspect welded joints visually to verify compliance with quality standards and absence of defects.
• Maintain, update, and comply with welding certifications and codes applicable to gas turbine manufacturing.
• Perform regular upkeep and calibration of welding tools and machinery, ensuring alignment with environmental, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

• Completion of an apprenticeship in Welding, Fabrication, or a related engineering field (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3, NVQ Level 3).
• Demonstrable experience as a precision welder, preferably in aerospace, gas turbine, or other high-integrity manufacturing environments.
• Possession of BS EN ISO 9606-1 and ASME Section IX welding qualifications.
• Advanced skills in TIG welding techniques and interpreting Welding Procedure Specifications and detailed engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing methods and competence using precision measurement instruments.

Team and Company Overview

The Gas Services division at Siemens Energy focuses on delivering sustainable, low-emission power solutions by integrating turbine and generator technologies alongside digital service offerings. Within the Turbine Blades & Vanes unit, your work supports the advanced creation of essential gas turbine components.

Siemens Energy operates globally with around 100,000 employees across more than 90 countries, driving the development of future energy systems. With a century and a half of innovation, they are committed to sustainable and reliable energy, and a diverse workforce composed of over 130 nationalities.

Commitment to Diversity

The company embraces diverse backgrounds, identities, and abilities to foster creativity and inclusion in the workplace. Siemens Energy strives to energize society inclusively and without discrimination.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting with 26 days of annual paid leave, which increases to 29 days with extended service.
• Access to a flexible benefits portal that offers private medical insurance and cycle to work schemes.
• An adjustable, industry-leading pension plan.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing training.