Here's an email I got the other day that made me laugh.
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Experience / Requirements:
- Working productively and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
- High gauge pipe welding (MMA)
- MIG Welding on mild steel
- Working on up to 2m diameter pipes
- Pattern developments, working from any angle
- Reading from engineering drawings
For £9.70 an hour! I can't imagine anyone's actually applying
- You MUST be a skilled Pipe Welder with the ability to MIG weld (MMA)
- You will take pride in your work and ensure that each product meets standards
- A minimum of 3 years' experience
- The ability to work to deadlines in a team environment is essential
- Must be able to read from engineering/fabrication drawings'
If it’s anything like here they probably are getting loads of applicants. Biggest problem iv found in steel industry is lads working for next to nothin loads of big name engineering company’s here paying €10-€11 qualified . I honestly won’t get out of bed for that little but the fact so many will is causing a wage problem . As for original poster has to be a p****take no experience expected higher end money
ridiculous offerHere's an email I got the other day that made me laugh.
'
Experience / Requirements:
- Working productively and as part of a team in a fast paced environment
- High gauge pipe welding (MMA)
- MIG Welding on mild steel
- Working on up to 2m diameter pipes
- Pattern developments, working from any angle
- Reading from engineering drawings
For £9.70 an hour! I can't imagine anyone's actually applying
- You MUST be a skilled Pipe Welder with the ability to MIG weld (MMA)
- You will take pride in your work and ensure that each product meets standards
- A minimum of 3 years' experience
- The ability to work to deadlines in a team environment is essential
- Must be able to read from engineering/fabrication drawings'
Hi there,
I live in UK and I am thinking about getting a job. I would like to get a £2000 a month job, I don't have to like a job, it is just about money. I was thinking about welding and I have some questions:
1. what is the starting wage for a welder? I have heard £12 an hour on contract
2.can you get more than this? does it progress? I met one welder that has 30 years experience and still gets £12
3. how long do you have to train to get a job? Is level 1 enough??
4. Do you need apprenticeship??(how long)
5. I have heard that pipe welders get even + £4000 (any pipe welders on the forum)
6. Is it good job for a loner?
I also consider Fork Lift Truck or Truck Driving, its possibly the same money - which job should I choose?
Thank You for every response.