Fabricator/Welders (Grade 3)

Randstad Inhouse Services; Larne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in manufacturing is seeking a semi-skilled Fabricator/Welder to join their team in Larne. The role includes basic fabrication and welding tasks, operating MIG welding machines, and ensuring quality compliance. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Fabrication/Welding or equivalent experience. This position offers a salary of £13.33/hr on day shifts and £17.77/hr on night shifts, along with various benefits including paid holidays and professional training.

Benefits

Uniform and PPE provided

Paid holidays

On-site car parking and canteen

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Fabrication/Welding or minimum 12 months experience.
• Able to follow verbal instructions and perform basic maths.
• Ability to work at height and reasonable amounts of overtime.

Responsibilities

• Weld, fabricate, and tack components of generator sets.
• Operate MIG welding machines and repair production parts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Basic maths

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Fabrication/Welding

Tools

MIG welding machines

Measuring tools

Job description

Overview

Are you a semi-skilled Fabricator/Welder? This could be the perfect opportunity for you! As a Grade 3 Fabricator/Welder at Caterpillar, you\'ll have the chance to collaborate with and contribute to a team of experienced Fabricator/Welders, enhancing your skills and building your career. In this role you will perform basic fabrication/welding tasks. This is your chance to work with a global leader and make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Weld, fabricate, and tack components and sub-assemblies of generator sets.
• Operate manual and automatic MIG welding machines.
• Repair and rework production parts.
• Compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interprets prints, plan methods and sequence of work.
• Compliance with 5S programme and other business improvement initiatives.
• Uphold Caterpillar's Values in Action.
• Any other appropriate duties.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Fabrication/Welding or minimum 12 months experience.
• Able to understand and follow detailed verbal instructions and perform basic maths.
• Ability to conduct the physical aspects of the position, including tasks performed at height.
• Ability to work reasonable amounts of overtime and various shift patterns.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in lean manufacturing.
• Ability to use slinging equipment and cranes to move materials.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as tape measures and squares to ensure work accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Attention to detail to meet quality standards.
• Ability to prioritise and organise sequence of work.

Benefits

• Uniform and PPE provided
• Paid holidays
• Full induction and ongoing, professional training
• On-site car parking and canteen facilities
• Auto enrolment pension scheme

Hours of work and salary

• Day Shift - £13.33/hr.
• Night Shift - £17.77/hr.
• Overtime - £20.00/hr (First ten hours)
• Overtime - £26.66/hr. (After ten hours overtime)
• 37.5 hours per week. (Mon - Thurs)

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