Our client, a leading aerospace company based in Hamble-le-Rice, Southampton, is currently looking for a Welder to join them on a permanent basis.
Key Skills Required for This Role
The ability to manually TIG weld various types of metallic components including aluminium alloys, in accordance with aerospace standards.
Important
Shift: Early Shift Monday - Thursday 6am-14:15pm, Friday 6am-12pm
Salary: £29,758.43 moving to £30,640.63 upon training
Department: Metallics
Role Summary
A skilled aerospace welder/brazer in the sheet details department. The successful applicant will have completed an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in engineering processes such as mechanical or aeronautical engineering and have a basic understanding of materials utilized in the aviation industry and related processes.
Responsibilities
* EHS - Promote a safe workplace environment without risk to health and minimize the impact on the environment. Ensure that all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to and that all accidents and incidents are reported.
* Clocking and Booking - Ensure that all required clockings (time and attendance) and bookings (job costings) are made accurately and timely.
* Housekeeping - Ensure that workstations are kept clean and maintained, with all tools and equipment stored correctly. Uphold a clear desk policy.
* Quality - Ensure that all Quality standards, processes, and procedures are complied with. All work is completed with care and attention, minimizing wastage.
* Cost Management - Support cost reduction and management initiatives through reducing unnecessary expenditure.
* Knowledge & Skills - Keep knowledge and training up to date for necessary operations to achieve specification and acceptable standards for your role. For example, Approved Operator (AO) stamps to be kept up to date.
* Team Working - Actively participate in team meetings and be prepared to share knowledge, coach, and mentor trainees when required, and be willing to be trained in other areas.
* Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role.
Role Specific
Will include but is not limited to:
* The ability to manually TIG weld various types of metallic components including aluminium alloys, in accordance with aerospace standards.
* Have held certification in accordance with, or equivalent to CAA's BCAR A8-10.
* Undertake other welding methods to support the business when necessary.
* Set up and operate automatic seam welding equipment and undertake any necessary post-weld validation.
* To operate as part of a team and work closely with quality and engineering.
* To adopt a positive and 'can do' attitude to problem-solving.
* Process, interpret, and evaluate components to customer specifications.
* To read work instructions, specifications, and part drawings (accessed via PC).
* A working understanding of the NADCAP accreditation process.
* Must have the capability to carry out manual brazing and OA welding techniques on aluminium alloys.
* Will be subject to successful approval of periodic welding/brazing test pieces as required.
Requirements
* Skilled operator having completed an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification, ideally a Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering.
* Methodical and great attention to detail.
* Proven understanding of engineering documents.
* Basic IT skills.
* Good written and oral communication skills.
* Proven ability to actively participate in a team culture.
* Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.
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