Job Specification
To manufacture and weld company products to the required quality standards, working from engineering drawings, work instructions, and guidance provided by the Production Supervisor. The role focuses on producing high-quality welds on fabricated assemblies while ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards, quality requirements, and health and safety procedures.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out finishing weld operations on fabricated assemblies to the required quality standards.
- Perform specialist TIG welding on stainless steel and aluminium structures, pipework, and components.
- Complete purged-back stainless-steel pipe welding on Schedule 10 pipework, producing root and cap welds in a single pass in accordance with company Work Instructions and ASME IX requirements.
- Weld fabricated box sections and tubular structures to relevant BS EN ISO 9606 standards.
- Undertake general MIG welding on mild steel structures.
- Carry out fabrication, fettling, and associated workshop duties as required.
- Ensure all welding work is completed accurately and efficiently, meeting drawing specifications and quality standards.
- Use a unique welder identification stamp to maintain traceability of completed work.
- Participate in scheduled weld testing and qualification assessments conducted by third-party inspectors to maintain welding approvals and certifications.
- Identify and report any quality issues, defects, or non-conformances to supervision and assist with remedial actions where necessary.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
- Comply with all company Health & Safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work.
- Take responsibility for personal safety and the safety of colleagues by following company safety rules and reporting hazards promptly.
Skills, Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Proven experience in TIG welding stainless steel and/or aluminium components.
- Experience of argon back purging on stainless steel pipework.
- Ability to weld to ASME IX standards.
- Ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience using general engineering and fabrication equipment.
- Ability to work accurately with and without jigs and fixtures.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Ability to inspect and monitor own work, identifying defects and reporting issues where corrective action is required.
Desirable
- Current or previous welding qualifications to ASME IX and/or BS EN ISO 9606 standards.
- Experience within a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of quality control and welding inspection requirements.
General Responsibilities
· Maintain high standards of health, safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance at all times.
- Team Player and can do attitude, working as part of a team or individually.
- A keen eye for detail and flexibility
· Practice of safe, clean, practical working environment.
· Observe the Company’s Health & Safety policy and procedures, and execute duties as required by this policy. The jobholder will hold responsibility for his / her own safety and other people’s, and shall co-operate by complying with the company’s safety rules
· Willingness to take on responsibility within the business, for example Fire Marshall or First Aid training if/once the opportunity presents itself.
Compensation & Benefits
Pay & Incentives:
- Hourly rate: £TBD (dependent on experience)
- Overtime opportunities
Benefits Package:
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Increasing to 24 days after 5 years' service
- Increasing to 25 days after 10 years' service
- Company pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Free on-site parkingCompany Benefits Portal offering Discount and Health and Wellbeing Support
Professional Development:
· Career progression opportunities
· Skills development within an experienced team environment
Working Arrangements
· Schedule: 40 Hours per week (with additional earning available with overtime)
· Location: In person at our Nailsworth Mills Estate facility, Stroud
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply with:
· Current CV
· Contact telephone number
· Confirmation of right to work in the UK
Please note: Previous applicants need not reapply.
Fluid Transfer International is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who share our dedication to engineering excellence and quality.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
