welder/fabricator

Job Title: Welder Fabricator

Location: Chester / UK

Department: Engineering Products

Reports to: Technical Manager

We are looking for a skilled Welder Fabricator with experience in welding steel products to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in welding various steels (e.g., mild, stainless) and a strong interest in expanding their skills to include welding lead products. This role requires a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to safety protocols, particularly when working with new materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding and Fabrication:
• Perform welding and fabrication of steel products (mild steel, stainless steel, etc.) using MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
• Work closely with senior welders and management to develop skills in welding lead and other specialized materials.
• Cut, shape, and assemble metal components based on engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ensure all welds on steel products meet high standards of quality and precision.

Training and Development:

• Undertake training on welding lead products, learning safety protocols and techniques required for working with lead.
• Collaborate with the team and attend training sessions to continuously improve skills in welding different materials.

Technical Expertise:

• Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and welding symbols for steel fabrication.
• Operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment, ensuring tools and machinery are used safely and efficiently.
• Perform quality checks on completed welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.

Team Collaboration:

• Support the production team by working closely with engineers and other welders to meet project deadlines.
• Share knowledge of steel welding techniques with less experienced colleagues and be open to learning new methods from others.
• Contribute to process improvements and suggest ways to optimize fabrication processes.

Health and Safety:

• Follow health and safety regulations, especially while learning to work with hazardous materials like lead.
• Ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all tasks and comply with company safety standards.
• Participate in training focused on safe handling of lead products.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• NVQ Level 3 in Welding, Fabrication, or a related field.
• Proven experience in welding steel, including mild steel and stainless steel.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Willingness to learn welding techniques for lead products, including safety protocols for working with hazardous materials.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to work precisely.

Desirable:

• Familiarity with various welding positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
• Previous exposure to lead welding (training provided if none).
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.