SEMI-SKILLED WELDER/FABRICATOR

METALtech UK limited; Dundee; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4‑day work week

Overtime when required

Immediate start after weld test

Job summary

METALtech UK limited in Dundee, Scotland, is seeking a skilled welder to assist with setup, layout, manufacture and installation of steelwork including staircases, balustrades and roof access systems. You will read prints, weld to exact tolerances using Mig, MMA and TIG welding on carbon steels, and perform final inspection with grinders and sanders.

A safe, conscientious approach and ability to follow instructions are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education required.
• Proven background in fabrication and assisting skilled tradespersons.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Weld various components to square up geometries.
• Read weld symbols on blueprints and follow edge preps.
• Set up techniques and perform welding with MIG, MMA and TIG on carbon steels.
• Sign off and handover paperwork per company procedures.
• Arrive on time for shifts, meetings, and related duties.

Skills

Mig welding

MMA welding

TIG welding

Reading drawings

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Education

Tools

Overhead Crane

Angle Grinder

Band Saw

Vertical Drills

Press brake

Job description

To assist qualified trades employees responsible for set-up, lay-out , manufacture and installation of various steelwork and metalworks which includes staircases, balustrades, roof access systems, and structural and secondary steelworks.. Ability to tack up structures to a tight tolerance. Ability to weld out precision frames to exact tolerances, carry out final inspection of works and to hold final required cosmetic finish with angle grinders and sanders. (please note this list is not exhaustive). Move parts and heavy frames on and off machinery and throughout the facility in a safe responsible manner. Read complicated prints/drawings and “spec. weld symbols”.

• Interact with organisational team members and other departments in a professional manner.
• Comply with the company management system requirements for quality and health and safety.
• Take reasonable care of own and others safety, co-operate with manager/supervisor in complying with statutory health & safety duties, to report incidents, accidents, faults etc.
• Participate in all training initiatives specific to the post holder’s duties.
• Undertake such other duties as maybe reasonably requested by senior management.
• Proven background working in a fabrication environment and assisting skilled tradespersons.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• High School Education.

Personal Attributes

• Proven background working in a fabrication environment and assisting skilled tradesperson.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• High School Education.

Core Responsibilities

• Have some knowledge of Mig & MMA & TIG welding in Carbon steels.
• Square up and weld various geometries of components.
• To gain and understand various weld form symbols on blue prints and understand size of fillet forms.
• To have some basic general welding knowledge
• Understand various edge preps before welding.
• Good understanding of set up techniques.
• Meets agreed goals and objectives in a timely manner.
• Arrives to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.
• Sign off, and handover paperwork in accordance with company standards and procedures.
• Arrive to work, meetings, appointments, and other work-related functions on time and as scheduled.

Equipment, Machinery & Physical Requirements

• Welding equipment MAG and TIG
• Overhead Crane, Angle Grinder, Band Saw, Belt Linishers, Vertical Drills, Press brake, Guillotine, Oxy Acetylene Cutting Equipment, Manual plasma cutting, Forklift, Pallet Truck and Hand Tools.
• Lifting up to 25kg regularly and 35kg occasionally, pushing, pulling, standing for long periods of time, manual dexterity, visual acuity
• Manufacturing environment; may be exposed to loud noises, changing temperatures, machinery with moving parts, and exotic materials.

The Package

• 4 day working week Mon-Thurs 7am – 5.15pm (39hours)
• Overtime when required
• Applicants must be able to provide references and be eligible to work in the UK
  Metaltech uk Ltd are an equal opportunities employer
• Immediate start following successful interview and weld test.

Due to the high demand for applications, only those that meet the selection criteria will be responded to.