SEMI-SKILLED WELDER/FABRICATOR

METALtech uk; Scotland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 day working week

Overtime when required

References required

Job summary

METALtech uk Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced welder/fabricator to assist skilled trades in set-up, layout, manufacture and installation of steelwork and metalworks, including staircases and balustrades. You will read prints, tack and weld to close tolerances, and handle heavy parts safely within the facility.

The role requires following written/verbal instructions, interpreting complex drawings, and maintaining quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Have some knowledge of Mig & MMA & TIG welding in Carbon steels.
• Square up and weld various geometries of components and interpret weld symbols.
• Basic general welding knowledge is required.
• Understand edge preps before welding.
• Good understanding of set up techniques.
• Meets agreed goals and objectives in a timely manner.
• Arrives to work on time and participates in meetings and handover paperwork.

Skills

Fabrication experience in trades

Reading engineering drawings

Follow verbal and written instructions

Assisting skilled tradespersons

Education

High School Education

Tools

MAG welding

TIG welding

Overhead crane

Angle grinder

Band saw

Forklift

Job description

Job Summary

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”.

Peripheral Duties

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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

• Hourly Rate negotiable depending on experience
• 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.