Welder Fabricator

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform MIG, Tig & Stick welding duties and plasma cutting.
• Weld steel components with welding equipment as specified by layouts, engineering drawings, work orders, or verbal instructions.
• Weld components in flat, vertical or overhead positions.
• Monitor the fitting, burning and welding processes to avoid overheating, warping, shrinking, distortion or expansion of parts.
• Setup and lay out work using jigs/fixtures or hand layouts to fabricate parts and/or rework finished products.
• Work with fitters or fitters/welders to assist in the fabrication or welding of multi-component parts.
• Operate hoists, hand power tools, slings, grinders, cutting torch, and other hand tools related to the job's needs.
• Inspect and correct welds as necessary to meet product specifications.
• Read, understand, and follow job order specifications, engineering drawings, and/or work orders.
• Read and interpret blueprints, welding process specifications and welding symbols.
• Operate manual or semi-automatic welding equipment.
• Ensure assigned work is understood prior to commencing.
• Complete housekeeping duties in assigned area or project areas on a daily basis.
• Complete assigned work within a given time frame and according to specifications.
• Maintain confidentiality of the company's information and supplier's information as requested.
• Follow company Health and Safety procedures.
• Inspect and ensure that all work equipment is maintained and fully functional.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures as defined in the Employee Handbook.
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Environmental and Health & Safety standards.
• Ensure all equipment and materials are kept in good repair, including calibration, Loler and Puwer inspections.
• Order materials and supplies in a timely manner and plan and document the throughput of work.
• Update paperwork and systems to meet maintenance compliance requirements.
• Review staffing levels and liaise with the Group transport maintenance manager to initiate recruitment and performance management processes.
• Carry out any additional duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time.

Key Competencies:

• Professional in all aspects of work with the ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues, customers and other business contacts.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure using own initiative; managing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and make decisions quickly.
• Clear effective communicator; in person, in writing and on the telephone.
• Ability to harness modern technology, implement industry best practices.

Essential skills:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 Qualification.
• Valid coded welding certificate.
• Extensive experience of supervising a busy fabrication shop and providing support across areas of the business using engineering experience.
• Proven track record of working on the front line in a similar business and understanding the dynamics of an in-house workshop.
• Ability to deliver verbal and written reports to senior managers.
• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with good literacy and numeracy.
• IT Literate with the ability to use a range of packages applicable to the role.
• Commitment to up-skill as required to meet the changing needs of the business.
• Full, clean driving license.
• Excellent commercial understanding of vehicle costing and resource management.

Desirable Skills:

• Excellent decision-making skills, a high level of initiative and able to prioritise and problem solve.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Works well under pressure and is still able to inspire and lead a team of Fabricators and Apprentices in various disciplines.
• Ability to work as part of an integral team.
• Excellent time keeping, flexibility and attendance is required.
• Relative experience in environmental controls applicable to transport/metal recycling and other associated processes.