Purpose of Post:
To set up and operate Mig, Tig & Stick welding machines and efficiently process metal components to required quality standards.
Key Tasks:
1. Responsible for identifying parts/weldments; jigs and fixture types to enable you to complete the welding process of all metal assemblies to the required standards.
2. Responsible for the proper handling of machines, products, and tooling at all times.
3. Responsible for ensuring shutdown of all welding equipment and gas connection at the end of your shift.
4. Responsible for producing quality components on time.
5. Responsible for clocking and recording jobs and quantities produced.
6. Responsible for carrying out the operator maintenance requirements for the machine and the tooling.
7. Responsible for highlighting any faults or damage to the machine and its tooling.
8. Return all jigs and fixtures to the original holding area.
9. Report any quality issues.
10. Ensure all workstation hand tools are repositioned in the tool cabinet by the end of your shift.
11. Carry out all duties in a safe manner.
12. Ensuring the reject system is adhered to; making sure parts are transferred to the appropriate area for evaluation and tagged with a fault rejection ticket.
13. General housekeeping in designated areas.
14. Accurate paperwork completion.
15. Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and wear PPE.
16. Contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives.
17. Undertake any other duties conducive to the effective operation of the post.
18. 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-built fabrications to a 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 troubleshoot welding problems.
Able to fabricate complex metal assemblies from engineering drawings.
Able to produce vertical & overhead welds to a 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.
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