Welder (Sheet Metal)
Barnstaple
£15.00+ DOE per hour 39 hours per week.
Plus overtime at over time rate
Early finish Friday
(Apply online only) Mon - Thurs 0700 -12.00 Friday
About the company
A manufacturer with over 40 years of experience manufacturing bespoke products from metal and wood, all in their local factories in North Devon.
What will the Welder do?
* Interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
* Understand thin gauge sheet mild steel metal welding both TIG and MIG metal cutting, forming and assembly techniques.
* Decide how materials and available equipment can be used to produce the required compounds efficiently and cost effectively.
* Set equipment safely for other operators to use.
* Safely operate and maintain production equipment.
* Measure and inspect raw materials, in process materials and finished parts to ensure conformity with technical drawings.
* Understand QC inspection techniques.
* Work at a good production pace to achieve high, medium and low volumes in a timely manner.
* Produce durable and accurate manufacturing jigs and fixtures to ensure production of accurate parts in a timely manner.
What experience and qualifications will the Welder have?
* Strong maths skills, preferably to O Level GCSE pass grade.
* Good English skills.
* Preferably achieved a Technical Apprenticeship or recognised industry training.
* Alternatively, 5+ years experience in a production sheet metal environment.
Demonstrated ability in the following:
* Reading, understanding, and interpreting engineering drawings.
* Working with thin gauge mild steel sheet and tube between 0.9mm and 5mm.
* Setting welding equipment for both TIG and MIG welding.
* Fusion TIG welding.
* Working to high precision tolerances and understanding how to achieve and maintain these.
* Proficient use of measurement equipment.
Note: Applications will be sent to our client who will contact directly if successful. Due to high levels of applications, unfortunately only successful candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr