manufacturing

Welder/Fabricator

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Multi-skilled Welder / Fabrication Engineer

A Multi-skilled Welder / Fabrication Engineer is required by a long established and respected engineering manufacturing company. This interesting and varied hands-on role involves building a range of food processing equipment for both UK and export clients.

Basic Function
Welding and fabrication in stainless steel material 1.0mm to 12mm thickness, including pipework and purge. TIG welding processes are utilised. You should have experience in reading engineering drawings, understanding tolerances and bend allowances, and operating fabrication and sheet metal machinery.

You must be able to work effectively within a team, either in the main production area or on client sites, with awareness of Health and Safety, production, inspection, and discipline requirements.

General Objectives and Responsibilities
Carry out quality engineering work both in the factory and on site.
Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, discipline, attendance, and timekeeping.

Qualifications
City & Guilds qualifications in Welding and Fabrication or an Apprenticeship in a recognised engineering environment would be an advantage.

Working Hours
39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a 10-minute morning break (10.00 am – 10.10 am) and a 30-minute lunch break (1.00 pm – 1.30 pm).
Monday: 7.30 am – 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm – 4.00 pm
Tuesday: 7.30 am – 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm – 4.30 pm
Wednesday and Thursday: 7.30 am – 1.00 pm / 1.30 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday: 7.30 am – 12 noon (unless working overtime)

Overtime is generally available, paid at 1.5 times the hourly rate Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings. A reasonable amount of overtime may be requested by your Supervisor or Manager.

Rate of Pay
Dependent on experience.

Benefits
Subsidised drinks and snacks available from vending machines
Annual bonus based on company performance
20 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing to 26 with service)
Life assurance
Sick pay scheme
Pension scheme
Workwear provided
Staff meals and company events

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Estimating responsibilities: –

Using your knowledge of CNC manufacturing processes, create accurate quotations from customer drawings

Ensure customers’ requirements are understood and are communicated accurately and effectively to all relevant internal departments

Review successful quotes; perform contract reviews to assess correct price, revision and quantities are correct and inputted into Master Price List

Commercial responsibilities:-

Point of contact for all customers enquires and dealing with both technical and commercial issues

Contact and develop new customers accounts

Schedule Commercial Manager’s visits to new and existing customers

Interface with planning, production control and engineering departments

Liaise with internal departments to ensure the Company has adequate capacity and capability to achieve customers’ requirements and offer accurate lead times

Maintain all necessary data bases

Understand and follow all internal procedures

Undertake assigned Adhoc tasks in line with skill set and knowledge to support business needs

Comply with all company procedures including Health and Safety policies

Essential Experience:

5 years’ experience within a manufacturing engineering environment working as an Estimator or Sales Executive

HND Mechanical or completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship

Experienced in Excel including formulas, Word and Outlook

Fluent in English, confident and clear communicator both internally and externally written and verbal with professional telephone manner

Organised, self-starter team player who can prioritise workload whilst maintaining an eye for detail

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