Summary of Position
The primary responsibility of the welder/fabricator is to fit and weld various gauge metals to include mild steel/stainless steels/ Aluminium/and brass, in the fabrication of industrial fan cases and impellors.
Job Function
- The welding of components and cases in flat/vertical and the overhead positions.
- Monitor the fitting and welding process to avoid overheating of components, shrinkage, distortion or warping of the case when built.
- Ensuring that all components used in the manufacture of the fan cases are in line, straight by using the correct associated jigs and tools.
- Continuously assessing the assemblies for quality and ensuring that all welds and construction, meet the agreed specification and conformance requirements.
- Capable of reading and understanding of general arrangement and detailed engineering drawings.
- Reporting of all non-conforming parts/parts of poor quality to the welding supervisor.
- Ensure that all work undertaken is fully understood before commencing the assembly and welding components.
- Comply with the standards and procedures adopted by the company, comply with all health and safety mandates.
- Complete all work within the given timeframe and to specification, complete all relevant quality checks and fulfil all recording requirements.
- Complete assigned housekeeping activities ensuring a clean safe working environment, participation in activities associated around the manufacture of fan cases and embracing new technologies.
Knowledge / Skills / Expertise
- Experience of welding carbon steels/stainless steels in the flat would be an advantage, vertical and overhead positions, maintain good weld penetration, quality and neatness.
- Certification to ASME VIIII in carbon and stainless steels would be an advantage.
- Possess a good solid understanding of MIG and TIG machines, associated equipment required to run and maintain the welding sets. Knowledge of seam welding machine would be advantageous.
- Must be able to interpret engineering drawing, welding symbols.
- Must be able to read and use measuring equipment and templates.
- The ability to work under instruction and also have the ability to work independently.
- Good verbal communication skills.
***A practical test will be undertaken by all candidates and assessed before a job offer is made***
Physical Demands
- The position requires the continual use of person’s hands, considerable use of arms, legs and the movement of the whole body, such as climbing, balancing, walking, stooping, lifting and manoeuvring of materials, equipment and assemblies.
- The use of ladders, scaffold to assemble fan assemblies, working in a confined area and space will be necessary.
- Must be able to lift/manoeuvre 25kg without physical restrictions.
***Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be subject to change***
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.45-£16.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
