Skilled Welder

NHL Cylinders; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Friday

Overtime pay

Westfield Health cover

High-spec machinery and PPE

Plus, much more

Job summary

Northern Hydraulics Ltd is seeking a skilled welder to join the welding department, reporting to the team leader. You will contribute to our continued success by welding to a high standard using a three‑phase MIG welder and by working with the company’s MRP system.

The role requires reading AutoCAD drawings, operating workshop machinery, and maintaining quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will be able to work independently, meet efficiency targets, and contribute to a

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience
• Ability to read & interpret AutoCAD drawings
• Experience in welding to a high standard using a three-phase MIG welder
• Experience in operating workshop machinery
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Ability to work within the internal quality system, ensuring that a high standard of production is maintained through to the finished product stage
• Operating in a safe & responsible manner at all times
• Willingness to be flexible in accordance with the business needs
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Welding qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
• Experience in a precision engineering environment
• Experience working in a hydraulics setting
• Recognised as fully coded by a relevant awarding body
• Knowledge of welding automation processes is advantageous but not essential

Responsibilities

• Welding to a high standard using a three-phase MIG welder
• Operating workshop machinery (hand power tools)
• Conducting in-process quality checks
• Engaging with the company’s MRP system
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping
• Working in line with efficiency targets for your area
• Operating in line with company H & S policy
• Adhering to all company policy especially in relation to timekeeping and attendance
• Any other duties, within reason & capability, as determined by the team leader

Skills

MIG welding

AutoCAD reading

Machinery operation

Independent work

Quality awareness

H&S compliance

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

NVQ welding qualification

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Reporting directly to the department team leader, the role of the skilled welder is a critical position within Northern Hydraulics Ltd. The post holder will be responsible for a variety of duties as outlined in this job description.

The post holder will be dedicated to contributing to the company’s continued success, whilst maintaining our company reputation as a leading manufacturer of high-quality hydraulic cylinders.

They will assume full responsibility for their duties within our welding department and act in good faith with the best interests of the company at the forefront of their intent throughout their employment with NHL. The post holder person is required to demonstrate an ability to add value to the organisation by completing their duties in a timely and effective manner.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Welding to a high standard using a three-phase MIG welder
• Operating workshop machinery (hand power tools)
• Conducting in-process quality checks
• Engaging with the company’s MRP system
• Maintaining high levels of housekeeping
• Working in line with efficiency targets for your area
• Operating in line with company H & S policy
• Adhering to all company policy especially in relation to timekeeping and attendance
• Any other duties, within reason & capability, as determined by the team leader

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties; the post holder will be responsible for all duties aforementioned in addition to all other aspects of the role as considered by their line manager or the production manager to fall into the Skilled Welder role remit.

Key Performance Indicators

• Defect rates for weld related quality issues
• Compliance to efficiency targets
• Compliance to H & S policy and company policy
• Compliance and engagement levels with company MRP system and NC process where appropriate

Individual performance is continuously monitored.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of welding experience
• Ability to accurately read & interpret AutoCAD drawings
• Experience in welding to a high standard using a three-phase MIG welder
• Experience in operating workshop machinery
• Ability to work independently and on own initiative
• Ability to work within the internal quality system, ensuring that a high standard of production is maintained through to the finished product stage
• Operating in a safe & responsible manner at all times
• Willingness to be flexible in accordance with the business needs
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Welding qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
• Experience in a precision engineering environment
• Experience working in a hydraulics setting
• Recognised as fully coded by a relevant awarding body
• Knowledge of welding automation processes is advantageous but not essential

Hours of Work

Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:30

Friday: 07:30 – 13:30 *Early finish on Friday*

Benefits

• Early finish on Friday
• Overtime regularly available (enhanced rates)
• Westfield Health cover
• High specification machinery and PPE
• Plus, much more…

Rights to work in the United Kingdom

Applicants for this role must be eligible to work legally in the United Kingdom. The successful applicant will be asked to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK before being formally offered the role. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to consider you for this role. If you are uncertain about your eligibility to work in the UK, you are encouraged to contact the UK Borders agency.

Please note

NHL reserves the right to enhance essential criteria in the event of a high volume of applicants. In such an instance, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NHL is an equal opportunities employer.