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
Salary description
£21.00 - £21.00 per hour