Welder Fabricator

A great opportunity has arisen for a welder / fabricator to join a leading manufacturing company who specialise in the power industry.

Main Duties

• To carry out all production operations in accordance with the company Health & Safety policy. Ensuring your personal safety and that of others working in your area;
• Fabricate and weld brackets, frame work and pipework using your own initiative and mostly without the convenience of a drawing;
• To read drawings and fabricate/weld parts associated with the drawing;
• Must be competent in the MMA (stick) and MIG welding processes;
• To use machinery associated with the manufacture of metal parts i.e. Guillotine, Brake press, Radial Arm Drill, hand tools, Oxygen/Acetylene cutting etc.;
• To ensure all work carried out is done to the highest standard;
• Ensure all quality control and customer specific documentation has been completed;
• Work to tight deadlines and show commitment to get the "job done";
• Carry out any reasonable ad-hoc duties requested by your direct Line Manager or the Management Team;
• Safeguard all Company assets;
• Treat all other employees and all our customers professionally and with respect;
• Always act in the best interests of any of the company, and not to carry out (or fail to carry out) any action that would bring the company into disrepute;
• Always work in a responsible manner to ensure safe working practices;
• Follow Health Safety Quality and Environmental guidelines provided by the company - currently ISO 9001:14001 and OHSAS 18001 procedures, including all future notifications;
• Proactively contribute to the company's policy of continuous improvement.

Requirements to carry out the role

• GCSEs High school or equivalent (Desirable);
• Apprentice trained in Fabrication/Welding;
• City & Guilds certification in fabrication/Welding;
• Experience of reading & understanding fabrication drawings;
• Overhead crane slinging & lifting (not essential as Training will be given);
• Any Health & Safety certification associated with the engineering industry (Desirable).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme. 5% matched contributions.
• Life assurance scheme
• Mental Health/Counselling Sessions.
• Staff Discount Service.
• Start and finish times - flexible
• Cycle to work Scheme.
• Onsite Parking and EV charging
• Career development including additional academic/training courses.
• Working in fast growing industry.