Robot Welding Operative

Fusion People Ltd; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Westfield Health Scheme

4-night week

Overtime at enhanced rates

Flexible holidays

Training and development

Modern manufacturing environment

Long-term permanent career

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd is seeking a Robot Welding Operative in Dungannon, County Tyrone for a permanent night shift role.

Join a modern precision engineering environment using advanced robotic welding technology to deliver high-quality products.

The role involves reading drawings, setting up robotic welds, operating equipment, inspecting outputs, and maintaining safe, orderly surroundings with active involvement in continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Windows-based systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Read, understand and accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Load and unload components onto robotic welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up and operate robotic welding machinery in accordance with production requirements.
• Use measuring equipment accurately to verify component dimensions and weld quality.
• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Complete routine daily and weekly maintenance checks on machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, organised and clean work area at all times.
• Accurately update and utilise the company's MRP system.
• Report quality issues, defects or non-conformances promptly.
• Contribute to root cause analysis activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Skills

Read drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Housekeeping

Willingness to learn

Job description

Job Title: Robot Welding Operative

Location: Dungannon, County Tyrone

Job Type: Permanent

Shift: Nights (Mon to Thu - 16:45 to 03:15)

We are currently recruiting for a Robot Welding Operative to join a leading precision engineering manufacturer based in Dungannon. This is an excellent opportunity to join a modern manufacturing environment operating advanced robotic welding technology.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality standards while supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the production process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read, understand and accurately interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Load and unload components onto robotic welding equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up and operate robotic welding machinery in accordance with production requirements.
• Use measuring equipment accurately to verify component dimensions and weld quality.
• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections to ensure products meet required specifications.
• Complete routine daily and weekly maintenance checks on machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a safe, organised and clean work area at all times.
• Accurately update and utilise the company's MRP system.
• Report quality issues, defects or non-conformances promptly.
• Contribute to root cause analysis activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.

Essential Criteria:

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills, including confidence using Windows-based systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Previous experience within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the hydraulics sector.
• Previous robotic welding or automated manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with quality standards and inspection processes.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Shift allowance.
• Westfield Health Scheme.
• Excellent work-life balance with a four-night working week.
• Regular overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.
• Flexible holiday entitlement.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Modern manufacturing environment with high-specification equipment.
• Long-term permanent career opportunity.

Fusion People are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability. We operate as an employment agency and employment business. You'll find a wide selection of vacancies on our website