Setter/ Operator - Welder Fabricator

We have a vacancy within our Manufacturing Department and are currently recruiting for the role of Setter/ Operator - Welder Fabricator. We are looking for candidates who have relevant and proven experience seeking an opportunity to develop their skills and join a growing Organisation.

Shift Pattern: 39 hours per week working the Late Shift; 16.30 to 02.30 Monday to Wednesday and 16.30 to 01.30 Thursdays.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Manual TIG welding and fabrication of components to company and customer specification.
• Understanding of and safe use of air tools and hand tools.
• Read and understand welding symbols as detailed on WPS and Engineering Drawings.
• Ability to correctly set components to casting to suit customer specifications.
• Set up machines with the required work holding and tooling in accordance with relevant procedures.
• Complete operations efficiently in accordance with Job Card instructions to achieve the required output levels.

General responsibilities

• Comply with all company Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and report any concerns to supervision.
• Read and understand the requirements on the Job Card for the operation to be carried out.
• Ensure that all the documentation required to carry out the operation in accordance with the Job Card is available at the point of use and at the correct revision.
• Read and understand all manufacturing instructions prior to commencing an operation, this includes Machine and Tooling Set Up Packs as required, Engineering Drawings, Data Cards, Inspection Plans etc.
• Use of all measuring equipment as necessary to check conformance to requirements.
• Carry out in process inspection in accordance with requirements to ensure that components are conforming prior to passing on to subsequent operations.
• Ensure that components identified as non-conforming during in process inspection are identified and communicated in accordance with the Non-Conformance Procedure.
• Complete all work booking requirements within the MRP system to ensure accurate WIP records.
• Follow work handling and storage instructions to prevent damage to components.
• Support Root Cause Analysis activities when non-conformance occurs to prevent reoccurrence.
• Carry out and record all TPM activities in accordance with the specified schedule for the equipment being operated.
• Ensure that work areas are tidy, cleaned and maintained in accordance with 5S requirements.
• Engage and contribute to Continuous Improvement activities to maximise efficiency.
• Comply with all company procedures and policies.

Person Specification

• 1-2 years’ experience in the Aerospace Industry/ Engineering/ Manufacturing/ a similar role is desirable.
• Must become familiar with quality & manufacturing standards and maintain and achieve specified targets and objectives in line with business requirements.
• Required to produce acceptable first offs — "right first time".
• Train and coach fellow colleagues to suit the business requirements.
• Positive, ‘can do’ attitude.
• Takes full ownership of their area of responsibility.
• Disciplined and self-motivated.
• Has a strong teamwork and supportive mentality.

We are looking for a candidate who embodies our core values of respect, integrity, health, safety, and excellence. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• Resilience: Ability to maintain a rational approach under pressure.
• Agility: Strong problem‑solving skills and adaptability to changing circumstances.
• Teamwork: Positive working relationships with colleagues and accountability within teams.
• Simplification: Ability to simplify complex information and communicate effectively.