Sub Arc Welding Machine Operator

Forge Talent Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forge Talent Group is seeking experienced T&I Submerged Arc Welding Machine Operatives for on-site roles in Leeds. You will set up, operate and monitor the submerged arc welding machine to produce high-quality welds in line with procedures and production targets.

Candidates should have experience with submerged arc welding, a strong focus on safety and quality, and the ability to work effectively as part of a production team in a fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating submerged arc welding equipment.
• Experience in fabrication/engineering environments.
• Ability to follow welding procedures accurately.
• Strong safety and quality focus.
• Willingness to undertake weld repairs if required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and safely operate the T&I submerged arc welding machine.
• Follow welding procedures, work instructions, drawings and production specifications.
• Monitor welding parameters and the welding process to ensure consistent weld quality.
• Carry out routine checks and adjustments to the machine and equipment.
• Identify welding defects or machine issues and report them appropriately.
• Complete required production, inspection and quality documentation.
• Maintain equipment and work areas to high standards of housekeeping.
• Work with welding, fabrication, inspection and quality teams.

Skills

Submerged arc welding

Welding procedures

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fabrication environment

Tools

Submerged arc welding equipment

Job description

We are looking for a number of experienced T&I Submerged Arc Welding Machine Operatives to operate and monitor a submerged arc welding machine used within our client's manufacturing/fabrication operations.

The successful candidates will be responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring the machine to produce high-quality welds in line with approved welding procedures, production requirements and quality standards. The role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, accuracy and productivity, together with the ability to identify and respond to issues during the welding process.

The role is onsite in Leeds (LS10 1SE), working 2.00pm to 10.00pm daily, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and safely operate the T&I submerged arc welding machine.
• Follow welding procedures, work instructions, drawings and production specifications.
• Monitor welding parameters and the welding process to ensure consistent weld quality.
• Carry out routine checks and adjustments to the machine and associated equipment.
• Identify welding defects, machine issues or abnormalities and report them appropriately.
• Complete required production, inspection and quality documentation.
• Maintain equipment and work areas to a good standard of housekeeping.
• Work closely with welding, fabrication, inspection and quality personnel.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety, quality and environmental procedures.
• Meet required production targets while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.

Experience and Skills:

• Previous experience operating submerged arc welding equipment is highly desirable.
• Experience operating T&I submerged arc welding equipment would be an advantage.
• Experience within a fabrication, engineering, pipe manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
• Good understanding of welding processes and weld quality requirements.
• Ability to follow technical instructions and welding procedures accurately.
• Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.

Potential employees will need to undertake weld repairs, to do this they would need to complete fillet weld qualifications in MIG welding process