Role: Welder
Location: CV32 7NQ
Hours: 38hpw, Monday- Thursday 08:00-17:00 and Friday 08:00-12:00
The quality of our welded components is one of the key features of all our products. We manufacture and weld components ranging in thickness between 2mm and 15mm using Mig welding techniques.
This position reports to the Manufacturing Supervisor via the Welding Shop Team leaders. Welders are responsible for the welding of steel components using Mig welding process.
Job Description
Using Mig welding process to assemble fabricated steel products in an efficient manner to maximise production
Operates equipment in a safe manner and reports hazards associated with the equipment or its operations to the Welding Shop Supervisor
Produces strong penetrated welds that are smooth, non-porous and consistent
Follows required procedures and uses appropriate jigs and fixtures to assist in the assembly process
Maintains and produces a level of output that will minimise production delays
Cleans and maintains an orderly work area
Communicates effectively with other workers in the process workflow
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of Mig welding process and equipment
Ability to weld vertical, flat with good penetration and a high-quality appearance
Ability to read engineering drawings
Physical ability to work and weld in awkward positions such as kneeling, lying down and overhead
Ability to climb and work from a ladder or platform
Ability to operate hand-held tools, sanders and grinders
Experience in the using overhead cranes
Not essential, but the ability to use oxy acetylene cutting equipment
Experience and Qualifications
It is essential that you have MIG welding experience in mild steel
Welding and fabrication apprenticeship preferred
Good communication skills
An understanding of SOPs
Good time management
Experience of working in a production led environment
Benefits
Hourly rate of £16.32
Shift work available with a premium
Annual Profit Related Bonus
Company pension scheme after 12 months service
Private healthcare after 12 months
26 Days holiday + bank holidays
Company sick pay scheme
Please be aware that Thwaites is not a sponsoring organisation. Therefore the successful applicant must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure the right to work in the UK independently.
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