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Job description

Working within the Fabrication team you will be required to fabricate and final weld subcomponents to required quality standards, meeting the production schedule.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate good safety behaviours in the workplace; ensure all rules / standards and procedures are adhered to at all times; wear correct personal protective equipment.
• Fabricate and weld a range of assembly types to required tolerances and specification, working from fabrication or engineering drawings.
• Produce high quality parts in high variety and volume in a target-driven environment.
• Identify and prepare surfaces and materials to expediate weld process.
• Carry out weld/fabrication inspections, identify defects and take appropriate action to rectify them.
• Meet production targets while maximising efficiency.
• Ensuring the safe and controlled movement of production parts.
• Work as part of a team to develop continuous improvement ideas.
• To perform the job in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures.
• To perform any other duties as may be reasonably required to ensure successful delivery of all ongoing works within the company workstream.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and measuring tools.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of fabrication and use of jigs.
• Demonstrate good ability in MIG mild steel welding (preferably in heavy engineering).
• 2 or more years relevant experience.
• Experience of working on own initiative and acting to resolve any issues impacting upon performance.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• Willing to work overtime if required.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience of working in a fast moving manufacturing/heavy equipment environment.
• Knowledge and experience in abrasive wheels.
• Previous experience of TIG welding.
• Familiarity with weld symbology.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 2.
• Experience of cranes, overhead gantries and forklifts.

Further Information

All team members have access to a variety of benefits that are constantly reviewed and monitored to ensure they work for you. These include: Competitive salary Generous holiday entitlement Life Assurance Free PPE & uniform provided Free car-parking. Onsite staff canteen