Production Welder (TIG

IKO Industries Ltd.; Ledsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Ledsham is looking for a Production Line Operator to efficiently manage the production line, ensuring safety and quality standards. This includes operating machinery and resolving production issues. Ideal candidates should have experience in industrial environments, effective communication skills, and the ability to perform heavy lifting. The role requires flexibility with work shifts and offers comprehensive health benefits and a competitive pay structure.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Support and Mental Wellness

401k Match

Paid vacation

Floating days

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy-industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred.
• Fluent in verbal and written English.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures.
• Ensure that products meet established quality specifications.
• Document production numbers and items contributing to downtime.

Skills

Flexible work shifts

Forklift operation

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to perform heavy lifting

Comfortable in a dusty environment

Ability to follow directions

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for running the production line. This includes operating machinery, ensuring that raw materials are fed properly through the manufacturing process, resolving line stoppages, clearing equipment jams, verifying finished products against quality specifications, and ensuring that products are properly prepared for shipment.

Compensation

Starting rate is $28.22/hr.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Spending Account
• Employee Support and Mental Wellness
• Short-term disability
• 401k Match
• Paid vacation
• Floating days
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety policies, programs, and procedures
• Complete health & safety pre-start checklists
• Ensure that products being produced meet established quality specifications
• Document quality checks at regular intervals
• Operate manufacturing equipment in accordance with established operating procedures
• Operate counterbalance, propane-powered forklift
• Document production numbers, items contributing to downtime (using computerized systems and hand‑written production reports)
• General housekeeping duties
• Additional duties as assigned by Supervisory staff

Qualifications

• Able to work flexible, rotating production shifts of 8/10/12 hours
• Minimum 2 years' experience in heavy‑industrial manufacturing or construction industry preferred
• Minimum 1 year of proven forklift operating experience preferred
• Comfortable with working in a dusty environment
• Manual dexterity and attention to detail
• Fluent in verbal and written English
• Ability to follow direction and specific instructions
• Good communication skills
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
• Comfortable with standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces
• Must be able to walk and/or stand 90% of the shift

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment

IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.