Purpose of Post:

To set up and Operate Mig, Tig & and Stick welding machines and efficiently process metal components to required quality standards.

Key Tasks

* Responsible for Identifying parts/weldment's; jigs and fixture types to enable you to complete the welding process of all metal assembly's to the required standards.

* Responsible for the proper handling of machines product and tooling at all times.

* Responsible for ensuring shut down off all welding equipment and gas connection at the end of your shift.

* Responsible for producing quality components and on time.

* Responsible for clocking and recording jobs and quantities produced.

* Responsible for carrying out the operator maintenance requirements for the machine and the tooling.

* Responsible for highlighting any faults or damage to the machine and its tooling

* Return all jigs and fixtures to the original holding area.

* Report any quality issues

* Ensure all workstation hand tools are repositioned in the tool cabinet by the end of your shift

* Carry out all duties in a safe manner.

* Ensuring reject system is adhered to; making sure parts are transferred to the appropriate area for evaluation and tagged with fault rejection ticket.

* General Housekeeping in designated areas

* Accurate paperwork completion.

* Adhere to Health and Safety requirements and wear PPE

* Contribute to achieving departmental goals and objectives

* Undertake any other duties conducive with the effective operation of the post.

* 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 build fabrications to 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 trouble shoot welding problems

Able to fabricate complex metal assemblies from engineering drawings

Able to produce vertical & overhead welds to consistently high standard

Working knowledge of welding machine settings, Gas flows and amperage usage on various materials

Able to change reels and torch components

Able to trouble shoot welding problems

Able to fabricate complex metal assemblies from engineering drawings

Able to produce vertical & overhead welds to 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