Production Welder

AeroFlow Technologies LLC; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AeroFlow Technologies LLC in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled welder to manufacture and weld various assemblies to drawings and routing requirements that meet Aerospace standards. You will work under supervision, maintain quality, and contribute to process improvements.

The role requires reading engineering drawings and weld data cards, operating welding equipment, and adhering to AWPS and health and safety policies. A time-served apprenticeship and aerospace experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Ability to read weld data cards and weld to specification.
• Ability to reach 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.
• Experience with Titanium, Inconel & stainless steel.
• Experience working in the aerospace industry.

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.

Skills

Read drawings

Read weld data cards

Achieve targets

Follow procedures

Team player

Operate welding chamber

Operate turntable (foot pedal)

Read measuring equipment

Aerospace experience

Titanium/Inconel & stainless steel

Education

Time served apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Welding chamber (Glove Box)

Turntable with foot pedal

Measuring equipment

Job description

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
• Experience working in the aerospace industry

Education

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