Description

Welder / Fabricator Simonstone Mon-Thurs 10pm-7.30am £21 per hour THE ROLE The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality welded and fabricated components to agreed specifications, drawings and standards. You will be expected to achieve targeted levels of output while maintaining a strong focus on quality, safety and full product traceability. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Operate manual and semi-automatic flame-cutting equipment. • Set up and operate manual and semi-automatic welding equipment using MIG/MAG and TIG welding processes. • Produce welds to the required ASME standards. • Undertake regular welding competency testing, currently conducted every six months. • Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, technical specifications and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS). • Fabricate and assemble sheet metal and other metal components to drawing and specification. • Set up and operate fabrication machinery, including press brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters and drill presses. • Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabrication, including radial drill presses, end mills and edge planers. • Use hand tools and fettling/grinding equipment to finish and prepare components. • Bend, straighten and manipulate metal using appropriate methods, including hammering, chipping and grinding. • Carry out welding and fabrication tasks efficiently and productively while maintaining required quality standards. • Use a variety of measuring and inspection equipment to ensure components meet specification. • Complete all relevant quality and production documentation accurately. • Maintain full product traceability throughout the manufacturing process. • Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment in accordance with company procedures, rules and regulations. • Follow Lean Manufacturing principles and actively support the 5S methodology. EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE Essential: • Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator. • Strong practical knowledge of welding equipment and processes. • Proficient in assigned MIG/MAG and TIG welding techniques. • Experience reading and working from engineering drawings. • Experience working to defined welding procedures and quality standards. Desirable: • Experience operating robotic welding equipment. • Experience with seam welding. • Experience using laser equipment. • Experience working within a structured manufacturing or engineering environment. • Knowledge or experience of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles. QUALIFICATIONS • Time-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent relevant experience. • Relevant welding qualifications or certifications would be advantageous. INDAB