Main purpose and Scope
A skilled Welder to cut and join metals and other materials at our manufacturing facility sites. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts with a great deal of precision. Your job is important as it provides the foundation for strong infrastructure. A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. To have a steady hand and great attention to detail. Knowledge of different kinds of metal and their properties is essential.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Maintain Welding certification as required
• Use all relevant PPE as determined by the Health and Safety Handbook

Skills and Requirements

• Proven experience as welder
• Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
• Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, callipers etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
• Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
• Deftness and attention to detail

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£18.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Experience:

• Press Brake Operator: 1 year (preferred)
• Metalworking Machine Operators: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In perso

• Read drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
• Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
• Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
• Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Maintain Welding certification as required
• Use all relevant PPE as determined by the Health and Safety Handboo