Production Welder

AeroFlow Technologies LLC; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroFlow Technologies LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled welder to manufacture and weld aerospace assemblies to drawings and routing standards. Work under supervision of a Team Leader to deliver quality finished components that meet strict aerospace specifications.

The role emphasizes reading engineering drawings, following weld data, and maintaining compliance with AWPS and safety policies while contributing ideas to improve methods and reduce costs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Read weld data cards and weld to the specification.
• Follow company procedures and specifications.
• Work to verbal and written instructions.
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Operate welding chamber (Glove Box) and turntable with foot pedal.
• Familiar with Titanium, Inconel and stainless steel materials.

Responsibilities

• To work to drawing and route card requirements.
• To obtain and maintain Operator verification approval stamps.
• To work efficiently within agreed standards.
• To assist in introducing new techniques and improved methods.
• General housekeeping and tidiness on the shop.
• Bring forward ideas to improve and reduce costs in production.
• Be conversant with AWPS and operating procedures used on this job description.
• Familiar with Health and Safety and Fire policies and attend updates as required.
• Flexible attitude towards work and teamwork.

Skills

Reading drawings

Weld to spec

Team player

Measuring equipment

Welding chamber operation

Foot pedal turntable

Read weld data cards

Titanium welding

Inconel welding

Stainless steel welding

Follow procedures

Instruction following

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Role Overview

To manufacture and weld various assemblies using recognised trade skills under the supervision of a Team Leader. To produce quality finished components to drawings and routing requirements that meet Aerospace standards.

Core Responsibilities

• To work to drawing and route cards requirements
• To obtain and maintain Operator verification approval stamps
• To work efficiently within agreed standards
• To assist in introducing new techniques and improved methods of working where possible
• To be responsible for general housekeeping and tidiness on the shop
• To bring forward ideas to improve and reduce costs in production where possible
• To be conversant with all relevant AWPS and operating procedures used on the above job description
• To be familiar with the Health and Safety and Fire policies for the company and to attend mandatory updates where required
• Flexible attitude towards work/teamwork

Role Specifications

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Ability to read and understand and engineering drawings
• Ability to read weld data cards and weld work to the specification
• Ability to reach given targets and assist others in achieving goals
• Ability to follow all company procedures and specifications
• Ability to work to verbal and written instructions
• Proven ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to operate a welding chamber ( Glove Box)
• Ability to operate a turntable controlled with a foot pedal
• Ability to read measuring equipment
• Experience with Titanium, Inconel & stainless steel

Desirable:

• Experience working in the aerospace industry
• Operator verification experience

Education:

Time served apprenticeship or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectation.