Laser Welder

Todd Hayes Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Norwich is seeking a Laser Welder to join their team in a full-time role. Responsibilities include fabricating and assembling sheet metal products, interpreting technical drawings, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Candidates should have experience in sheet metal work and welding techniques. The company offers a professional environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in sheet metal work, especially in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal parts.
• Setup and operate welding machines.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding techniques

Hand tools operation

Reading technical drawings

Tools

Laser welding machine

Break press

Band saw

Job description

Overview

Laser Welder

Our client, a growing manufacturing company based in Norwich, are currently seeking a Laser Welder to join their team. This is a full time, permanent position.

Hours: Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:30; Friday: 08:00 - 14:30.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, fabricate, assemble, install, and repair sheet metal parts, equipment, and products, using knowledge of metallic and non-metallic materials, machining, layout techniques, hand tools, power tools, machines, and equipment.
• Read and interpret drawings, sketches, or product specifications to determine sequence and methods of fabrication, assembly, and installation of sheet metal products.
• Select gauge and type of sheet metal or box sections as per drawing.
• Lay out and mark dimensions and reference lines on material, applying knowledge of shop mathematics or templates and jigs to develop and build or form products as per work drawing.
• Set up and operate fabricating machines, such as break press, band saw, deburr machines, and equipment including welding kit and laser machine for cutting of sheet metals.
• Shape metal material using hand tools and/or fly press machinery.
• Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff, and smooth surfaces using hand tools and portable power tools.
• Use welding equipment or other methods to bond or assemble component parts, using hand tools, power tools, and equipment.
• Install assemblies in supportive framework according to drawings, using hand tools, power tools, and lifting devices.

KPIs & Performance

Observe daily targets and meet output requirements; produce product to drawing using materials and machinery to achieve best value.

Quality, Health and Safety

• Work within ISO 9001 standards and maintain quality standards.
• Observe quality control points and health & safety requirements; inform the team leader of any issues or non-conformities.
• Ensure adequate training to perform duties to meet health & safety and quality standards.
• Wear all required PPE.
• Ensure sourced materials are to specification and fit for purpose before use.
• Raise concerns with documentation or drawings to the team leader.

Policies & Procedures

Maintain compliance with all established policies and procedures.

Team Working & Continuous Improvement

• Attend lean manufacturing workshops/training; work within the company vision to improve efficiencies.
• Contribute to team effort by achieving related results as needed.
• Inspect assemblies using measuring instruments/tools such as callipers, scales, dial indicators, gauges, and micrometres as required.
• Repair and maintain sheet metal products.
• May operate computer-controlled programs or equipment to produce product or components.

For further details regarding this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive we are unable to respond to everyone individually; however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will be in touch. Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Todd Hayes Ltd