Welder Fabricator

Key Responsibilities:

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· Perform MIG, Tig & Stick welding duties and plasma cutting
· Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions
· To be able to weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions
· To monitor the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of parts
· Work includes setup, laying out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products
· Work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts
· Operate hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the jobs needs
· Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications
· Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders
· Be able to read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications and also welding symbols
· Able to operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
· To ensure assigned work is understood prior to commencing
· Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project areas on a daily basis
· Complete assigned work within a given time frame and according to specifications
· To maintain confidentiality of the company's information and supplier's information as requested
· To be able to follow company Health and Safety procedures
· Inspect and ensure that all work equipment is maintained and fully functional
· To comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook and the post holder's terms and particulars of employment
· Responsibility for compliance with Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety standards in force at any given time; ensuring all workers always follow safe working practices
· Ensuring all equipment and materials are kept in good repair, including calibration, Loler and Puwer inspections.
· Ensure materials and supplies are ordered in a timely manner and the throughput of work is well planned and documented
· Ensure that paperwork and systems are updated to meet maintenance compliance requirements
· Undertaking review of staffing levels and liaise with the Group transport maintenance manager to initiate the recruitment and performance management process
· To carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time
Key Competencies:
· Professional in all aspects of work with the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, customers and other business contacts
· Excellent time management and organisational skills
· The ability to work under pressure using own initiative; managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines
· Strong organisational skills
· The ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly
· Clear effective communicator; in person, in writing and on the telephone
· The ability to harness modern technology, implement industry best practices
Essential skills:
· Minimum NVQ Level 3 Qualification
· Valid coded welding certificate
· Extensive experience of supervising a busy fabrication shop and providing support across areas of the business using your engineering experience
· Proven xwzovoh track record of working on the front line in a similar business and thoroughly understands the dynamics of an in-house workshop
· The ability to deliver verbal and written reports to senior managers
· Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with good literacy and numeracy
· IT Literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role
· A commitment to up-skill as required to meet the changing needs of the business
· Full, clean driving license
· An excellent commercial understanding of vehicle costing and resource management
Desirable Skills
· Excellent decision-making skills, a high level of initiative and able to prioritise and problem solve
· The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
· Works well under pressure and is still able to inspire and lead a team of Fabricators and Apprentice in various disciplines
· The ability to work as part of an integral team
· Excellent time keeping, flexibility and attendance is required
· Relative experience in environmental controls applicable to transport/metal recycling and other associated processes