Welder / Fabricator Team Leader - Do you have experience of MIG/ TIG or Robot Welding? Do you have experience managing a team? If so, they would love to hear from you!

Due to increased workload and continued growth Spider is advertising on behalf of an independent family-owned and run fabrication company with more than 50 years of engineering experience under their belts, who are looking for an experienced Welder / Fabricator Team Leader, to join their team in the Frames Department based in Lowestoft, Suffolk.

About our client:

They are passionate about fabrication and their 21,000 sq. ft. workshop space and purpose-built offices enable them to provide ISO 9001 approved manufacturing services, including steel, stainless steel, and aluminium fabrication, with some of the largest laser cutting and folding capabilities in the East of England.

About you:

To be a successful Welder / Fabricator Team Leader you will need to be experienced in a variety of practices and techniques related to welding and have an operational knowledge of manufacturing and welding processes. You will be responsible for managing a team of approx. 8 welder fabricators. You will be familiar with executing welding operations compliant with company and industry standards and safety policies.

Other key skills you will need is:

Ability to fully read and understand engineering drawings and welding qualifications as well as the ability to manufacture small precision parts and larger fabrications.
Ability to be able to train personnel to follow the project plans.
Ensure your output complies with customer quality requirements so experience in self-inspection practices would be advantageous.
Experience in welding Stainless and / or Mild Steel
Ability to be able to drive the projects through the department on time and to the expected customer quality standards.
Good understanding of ISO9001, ISO18001 & ISO 45001, COSHH, SDS, H&S in a workshop environment.
Good communication skills to work with all levels, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Senior Management as well as developing a team and overseeing the training requirements.
Attend project kick-off meetings, Team Leader meetings and present the daily production board to senior management.
Ability to investigate quality concerns, compile RCA's and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrence of future concerns.

This is a full-time role. In return, the hourly rate is £17.50 - £18.50 per hour depending on experience.

If you have the relevant skills and experience and would like to join their company, please apply by forwarding an up to date-cv as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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