Welder / Fabricator

Department: factory

Main Location: Braintree

Reports to: Supervisor

Direct Reports: None

The Main Purpose of the Job:

To prepare and carry out MIG/MMA welding in a safe manner to produce high quality, accurate work pieces.

Duties Include:

• To carry out Metal Inert Gas (MIG) (MMA) welding.
• Understand Fabrication Drawings
• Highlight Potential Errors Prior to Fabrication
• Mark out / Tack Weld ready for checking by the group charge hand
• Knowledge of Radial Drill, Iron Workers Punch and Guillotine Machine (training given first)
• Produce accurate work and examine work pieces for defects
• Operate safety equipment and use safe working habits at all times
• Other duties appropriate to the level of this role.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in welding MIG / MMA
• Excellent understanding of welding codes and standards
• Good use of initiative
• Effective team worker
• Good prioritisation skills
• Ability to work independently unsupervised
• City & Guilds / NVQ in Fabrication or Welding
• Full understanding of health and safety and safe work behaviours
• Provide own tools / welding screen