Brazer Welder

Hales Group Ltd; Diss; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Hales Group Ltd is currently seeking a Brazer in Diss, UK. You will prepare, assemble and braze components to engineering drawings and quality standards, maintaining safe practices and a Right First Time approach to minimise scrap.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 07:30–16:30 and Friday 07:30–13:30, on a 39-hour week. The role offers a pension scheme and 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with overtime paid when available.

Qualifications

• Experience in brazing, soldering or welding is essential.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.
• High attention to detail and good manual dexterity.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform brazing operations in line with drawings and instructions.
• Prepare and assemble components prior to brazing.
• Inspect completed work and identify quality issues.
• Maintain Right First Time approach to minimise rework and scrap.
• Complete production records accurately and support quality improvement.

Skills

Brazing / soldering / welding

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Health & Safety awareness

Team player

Education

Engineering qualification or manufacturing qualification

Job description

Brazer Reports to: Production Manager

Position Overview

The Brazer is responsible for preparing, assembling, and brazing components and sub-assemblies to engineering specifications and quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, safe working practices, and a commitment to achieving production targets while maintaining high levels of quality.

Key Responsibilities Production & Quality

• Perform brazing operations in line with drawings, work instructions, and company standards.
• Prepare and assemble components prior to brazing.
• Inspect completed work and identify any quality issues.
• Maintain a "Right First Time" approach to minimise rework and scrap.
• Complete production records accurately and support quality improvement activities.

Health & Safety

• Follow all Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Use PPE correctly and operate equipment safely.
• Report hazards, defects, incidents, and near misses promptly.
• Comply with COSHH requirements and safe handling procedures.

Equipment & Housekeeping

• Carry out routine equipment checks and report faults.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe condition.
• Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant with 6S standards.

Teamwork & Continuous Improvement

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business.
• Support training, team activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrate flexibility to assist other manufacturing activities when required.

Skills & Experience Essential

• Experience in brazing, soldering, welding, or a similar manufacturing process.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Good attention to detail and manual dexterity.
• Strong awareness of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Desirable

• Manufacturing or engineering experience.
• Experience within an ISO-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or 6S principles.
• Relevant engineering or manufacturing qualification.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:30
• Friday: 07:30 - 13:30
• 39-hour working week
• Overtime paid at time and a half (when available)
• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Occupational sick pay

Key Measures of Success

• Achievement of production targets
• Quality and reduction of rework
• Compliance with safety standards
• Good attendance and reliability
• Contribution to continuous improvement and housekeeping standards