Welder/Fabricator

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.

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