Fabricator / Welder
Full Time
Up to 46 hrs a week dependant on department
Day and night shifts available dependant on department
Location: Chatteris
Salary: Up to £15 an hour
About the role
As a welder fabricator, you will be responsible for joining different metals using a variety of techniques. Duties may include cutting and welding materials according to technical drawings, occasional tests may be required depending on client requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Various aspects of welding & fabrication
- Interpret engineering drawings for parts to be fabricated/welded
- General mechanical skills
- Ensure production timings are met
- Create specific weldment set- ups and fixturing to meet geometric requirements
- Perform quality work checks to ensure the product meets quality standards
- Identify product defects and complete appropriate documentation when defects are identified
- Rework and/or repair welded parts and products according to engineering specification changes.
- Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and established safety procedures
- Prioritize work flow through effective communication with management staff
- Maintain a clean and safe work area
Educational Requirements
Education & Training
- Apprentice trained or time served fabricator/welder with proven experience
- Basic computer navigation and utilization skills preferred
- Specific technical or vocational training or certification preferred
Knowledge & Experience
- Ability to weld manually using both GMAW & GTAW processes
- Robotic welding (advantageous)
- Experience in the use of overhead crane would be an advantage
- Knowledge and experience in exotic materials such as: duplex and austenitic steels but not limited to
Skills & Abilities
- Able to work from engineering drawings and work under minimal supervision to reasonable timescales
- Exceptionally high personal standards, taking pride in the quality of your work
- Hard working and motivated
- Ability to work effectively and use own initiative
- High attention to detail
- Work in a team environment and respect all teammates
- Manual handling