Job Description:
Welder Fabricator on Rolling stock Vehicles AND Semi-skilled Welders
Position:
Welder Fabricator (Permanent or Contract) AND Semi-Skilled Welders (Permanent only).
Salary/ Hourly rate:
Competitive
Location:
Wolverton, Milton Keynes
Department:
Corrosion Team
Reports To:
Team Leader
Employment Type:
Full Time - 50 hours per week
Shifts:
- Day Shift- 06:00-16:00 Monday- Friday
- Night Shift- 18:00-04:00 Monday-Friday
Summary
A Welder Fabricator is responsible for welding, fabricating, and assembling metal components to create structures, machinery, and equipment. This role involves interpreting blueprints, using various welding techniques, and ensuring high-quality workmanship in accordance with industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Welding and Fabrication: The repair and maintenance of train coaches in the corrosion team.
- Fabricating and repairing structural components, including: underframe of the train carriage, Train bogie frames, Train roof panels, Train side panels, Train mechanical parts such as suspension components, couplers, and brake system housings.
- Reading and interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
- Performing welding operations using methods such as MIG (Essential) TIG, Stick, and Arc welding (desirable).
- Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components to precise dimensions.
Equipment Operation and Maintenance:
- Operating welding machines, grinders, cutters, and other fabrication tools.
- Keeping tools and work area clean and organized.
Safety and Compliance:
- Adhering to industry standards, company procedures, and safety regulations during all testing processes.
- Wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks, gloves, and coveralls.
Qualifications
- Welder Fabricator - Certification in welding or a related field is preferred minimum NVQ level2 required
- Semi skilled Welders – No formal qualifications required. Experience in welding and metal fabrication.
Skills and Competencies
- Proficiency in various welding techniques (MIG essential).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Knowledge of safety protocols and handling of hazardous materials.
Physical Requirements
- Comfortable working in confined spaces, at heights, and in various environmental conditions.
- Good vision and manual dexterity.
- There may be requirement to work alternating shifts – Earlies, Lates, Nights
- Must be able to pass a medical & drugs & alcohol test
Benefits:
- 25 holiday days annually + Bank holidays
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Cycle to work Scheme
- increased rate for overtime
- increased rate for shift work