We are recruiting for a welder/fabricator to join busy and growing metalwork department. The work includes the fabrication of hospital equipment working primarily with stainless steel.

The job application will include a weld test with Covid restrictions in place.

Main Responsibilities

To be able to Tig weld stainless steel

• To assemble components that have been machined.
• To liaise with fabricator operatives.
• To gain a full and comprehensive knowledge of the product range.
• To carry out basic maintenance of machines.

Key objectives

• To build good working relationships with all colleagues.
• To work closely with the team to ensure the highest standard are met and within deadlines.

General

• To carry out duties in a safe, efficient and professional manner in line with company health and safety procedures and environmental issues that relate to our business.
• To ensure a positive image of the company is portrayed at all times to both internal and external customers.
• To attend training as required for your role.
• To ensure the Quality Management Policy Statement is adhered to.
• To adhere to all Company Policies and Procedures.

Technical skills / experience

 The applicant should have experience in Tig Welding and Basic Fabrication from drawings

  Welding: 2 years (preferred)

  Tig Welding 1 year (required)

• Able to plan and organise own workload.
• Be accurate whilst able to work quickly and methodically.
• Be able to work as part of a team, and on your own.
• Be able to learn the products to a good standard.

Personal profile

• Excellent verbal/written Communicator.
• Positive attitude.
• Good team player.

Bell Steel Fabrications is a well-established and successful engineering/manufacturing company based in Cricklade, Wiltshire.

Due to an increase in demand we are currently looking for experienced Welders to join our team, this is a great opportunity to join a forward thinking, growing company.

Skills & Experience Required

• Excellent MIG welding skills.
• TIG welding experience is preferable but not essential.
• Experience in working with stainless and mild steel in various thicknesses.
• Able to read and work to drawings.
• Able to assist in other aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Excellent work ethic and be willing to work overtime as required.
• Ensure work is carried out to a high standard with good accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ensuring that Health, safety and quality standards are complied with.
• A team player mentality and the ability to manage your own workload
• Able to ensure optimum use of materials within your control to minimise scrap/wastage.
• A self-motivated and proactive approach
• Good time keeping.

This is a permanent full-time position with a negotiable salary dependent on experience and skill.

Contracted hours: 40 hours per week with overtime during busy periods.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Welder please apply now by sending an up-to-date copy of your CV

Reference ID: Welder

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Location: Cricklade, Wiltshire close to Swindon and Cirencester

Plater Welder at Cory Ship Repair Services, Gravesend and Barge Yard, Charlton.

Cory Riverside Energy are recruiting for the position of a Plater Welder to be based between Cory Ship Repair Services in Gravesend and the Barge Yard at Charlton.

The company uses the River Thames as a green highway to move waste from London by use of tugs and barges, effectively removing 100,000 truck movements a year from London’s roads to its Energy from Waste Facility in Belvedere, there generating electricity from residual waste, the facility is improving resource efficiency, avoiding landfill use and achieving greater sustainability as part of London’s circular economy. CRE subsequently operates a ship repair yard to maintain its fleet of tugs and barges along with maintaining third party vessels.

The holder of this role will provide an important function that directly contributes to the daily working and smooth running of the Ship Repair and Barge Yard through various operational duties and responsibilities.

The Role

The main role of the Plater Welder is to support the Plater Welder Supervisor in all aspects of the safe and efficient operation of the Shipyard in providing effective repairs and maintenance for the company’s barge/vessels and third-party contracts. In the absence of the Plater Welder Supervisor liaise with the Manager, order equipment supplies, allocate works to other members of staff and manage contractors whilst on site if necessary.

Competencies

o Five years’ experience of welding fabrication

o Welding qualification desirable

o Experience of ship building and ship repair preferable.

o Fabrication and welding of steel barge sections

o Oxy fuel cutting process along with Manual metal arc welding

o Repair and maintenance of tugs, barges, yard equipment and infrastructure

o General woodworking, to include the use of woodworking machinery

o The operation of heavy equipment used in the fabrication process

o Qualifications to operate Shipyard vehicles

o Carry out emergency repairs to vessels including salvage work

o Confined space/Safe working/Rescue working.

The above is a summary of the main tasks and responsibilities of the post, the position may require flexible working arrangements and further tasks may be required as the business needs arise.

The Person

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and experience:

· Understanding of technical drawings

· Template drawings

· Good communication verbal and written

· Approved first Aider

· Flexibility

· Basic writing skills

· Ability to work in a team

· Problem solving

· Be prepared to work additional hours and weekends as required

· Ability to work on own initiative

Other Information

This role will be based between the Barge Yards at Gravesend and Charlton and will require a Trades test as part of the process.

Requirements

Groundforce has built a reputation as a first class market leader by developing six core business elements. Each division was formed to serve the construction industry by offering specialist solutions in shoring equipment, piling equipment, pipe stoppers, pressure testing, trenchless technology, temporary bridges and excavation training. A commitment to developing our vast product range means Groundforce’s customers can be certain of innovative products and a comprehensive service.

We understand that all continued success rests firmly with our employees, and at Groundforce we have an ethos of putting people at the very core of our business. To ensure our first class service continues, we offer excellent career support and development for all our employees and believe this positive approach ultimately drives success through to our customers.

We currently have a job opportunity for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our depot team in Detling.

As a Welder/Fabricator, you will service and maintain equipment to a high standard and carry out repairs to breakdowns in the depot or at customers’ premises. You must be experienced at Mig welding cutting and grinding and also have some knowledge of repairing machinery.

We are ideally looking for applicants with industry experience however this is not essential. As you will be required to attend at our customers’ required locations, we expect a high level of customer service/communication skills and professionalism at all times. There will be some paperwork required, therefore a good standard of written and numeracy is essential.

Skills & experience required:

• Previous experience in Mig welding essential
• Familiarity with cutting and grinding essential
• Would consider semi-skilled
• Valid UK driving licence
• Basic IT skills essential

Are you now looking for a new opportunity?  If so, Unitech Engineering Ltd based in Burntwood - Staffordshire, are looking for a Trainee Tig Welder to join their team.  The Company itself, are the leading supplier of high quality stainless steel and aluminium equipment for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and other hygiene conscious industries

Interested in finding out more?  If you feel that you have the skills and experience as outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you. 

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Welding Team Leader, your role will be to Train to TIG weld stainless steel fabrications.  Other duties are outlined below:

Main duties will include:

• Begin to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Assist in welding from 1.2 mm to 20 mm in thickness.
• Assist in carrying out necessary checks and quality assurance of products as per specifications.
• Maintain equipment in a safe, clean and good working order.

Skills & Experience Required:

• No experience necessary, as training will be given.
• Possess an understanding of engineering drawings would be an advantage.
• Ability to work within a team or on your own.
• Experience of working on a shop-floor environment would be an advantage but not a requirement.
• Being able to use your own initiative to solve problems.
• Have an attention to detail and quality.
• Posses a ‘can do’ attitude.

What we offer in return:

• Full time, permanent contract.
• A varied and interesting role within a fast-paced manufacturing supplier within the U.K.

Application Process:

Should you feel that you have the skills and experience that we are looking for please submit your CV and written application by email quoting RAF-2227/MO outlining what you feel you can offer us.  All applications should be emailed to: grouphr@unitech.uk.com .  To find out more about our Company please visit our Company website.  We are an equal opportunity employer. 

Thank you, we look forward to receiving your application.