Purpose of Post:
To set up and Operate Mig, Tig & and Stick welding machines and efficiently process metal components to required quality standards.
Key Tasks
* Responsible for Identifying parts/weldment’s; jigs and fixture types to enable you to complete the welding process of all metal assembly’s to the required standards.
* Responsible for the proper handling of machines product and tooling at all times.
* Responsible for ensuring shut down off all welding equipment and gas connection at the end of your shift.
* Responsible for producing quality components and on time.
* Responsible for clocking and recording jobs and quantities produced.
* Responsible for carrying out the operator maintenance requirements for the machine and the tooling.
* Responsible for highlighting any faults or damage to the machine and its tooling
* Return all jigs and fixtures to the original holding area.
* Report any quality issues
* Ensure all workstation hand tools are repositioned in the tool cabinet by the end of your shift
* Carry out all duties in a safe manner.
* Ensuring reject system is adhered to; making sure parts are transferred to the appropriate area for evaluation and tagged with fault rejection ticket.
* General Housekeeping in designated areas
* Accurate paperwork completion.
* Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and wear PPE
* Contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives
* Undertake any other duties conducive with the effective operation of the post.
* Comply with all company policies and procedures. Note: This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined in consultation with the jobholder. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. The Wright Group is committed to equality of opportunity and to selection on merit.
Specification
Essential
Education Attainments
Basic education
Job Experience
Minimum of five years experience as a metal fabricator within an engineering environment
Can read and understand engineering weldment drawings
Fully capable of working with jigs, fixtures and hand build fabrications to high standard of accuracy
Specialist Knowledge / Skills
Working knowledge of welding machine settings, Gas flows and amperage usage on various materials
Able to change reels and torch components
Able to trouble shoot welding problems
Able to fabricate complex metal assemblies from engineering drawings
Able to produce vertical & overhead welds to consistently high standard
Working knowledge of welding machine settings, Gas flows and amperage usage on various materials
Able to change reels and torch components
Able to trouble shoot welding problems
Able to fabricate complex metal assemblies from engineering drawings
Able to produce vertical & overhead welds to consistently high standard
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to work in a team Determined individual
Flexible and adaptable
Able and willing to work overtime when required
Good attendance and timekeeping
Good disciplinary record
Desirable
GCSE or equivalent (2 at Grade C or above)
Or
Engineering qualification
NVQ Level 2/3 – Manufacturing Engineering or Fabrication & Welding
Experience of TIG welding aluminium or stainless within an Engineering Environment
Health & Safety knowledge