Weld Production Technician

TN United Kingdom; Godalming; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive manufacturer as a Welding Production Technician, responsible for high-quality production in a low-volume, cutting-edge environment. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in aluminium welding, a commitment to teamwork, and a focus on quality and efficiency. This role offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits in a dynamic workplace.

Benefits

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Personal Pension Plan

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Parking Onsite

Qualifications

• 5 years experience in relevant automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of aluminium welding standards.
• Experience in low volume automotive production.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for production of the iStream frame structure by welding.
• Support problem solving activities within the team.
• Quality checking for defects and ensuring targets are met.

Skills

Aluminium welding expertise

Teamwork

Quality control knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

ISO welding qualifications

Job description

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The Welding Production Technician within GMA is responsible for production on daily basis to produce high quality vehicles across all models undertaken by Gordon Murray Automotive. In this role you will become part of the team to ramp-up of production at a low-volume, cutting-edge automotive manufacturing operation.

Responsible for production of the iStream frame structure by Welding, structural bonding. Working with Manufacturing engineering team to ensure process targets are met for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish strong team member relations, at all levels with a focus on teamwork and inclusion.
• Work closely with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering team members.
• Operating machinery on a low volume production line.
• Quality checking for any defects, labelling finished products.
• Loading /unloading and assembly of parts. Ensuring parts are allocated to the correct Stillages.
• Working towards production targets.
• Support Cycle Time change planning, line rebalancing, trials and training activities.
• Checking manufacturing parts manual.
• Support shop safety initiatives and manage timely implementation of countermeasures to resolve problems.
• Support problem solving activities within the team.
• Identify waste in assembly processes and implement activities to improve efficiency.
• Be available to work OT, shutdowns and travel as needed. Work together with GMA/GMAE Engineering members to continuously improve / develop manufacturing process

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Qualified in approved ISO welding qualifications below or equivalent of BS EN ISO 9606-2: Qualification of Welders – Fusion Welding: Aluminium, BS EN ISO 15614-2: Qualification of Welding Procedures – Arc Welding: Aluminium
• An expert in Aluminium joining applications mainly in manual but may also for automated welding, with the background knowledge and experience to understand the methodology of Aluminium welding processes. Expected to have substantial experience in Aluminium welding.
• Knowledge of Aluminium welding standards and quality control processes as listed below is preferred along with experience in tubular frame structure manufacture.
• Post weld quality check to meet ISO standards.
• Dimensional verification to the specification.
• It is anticipated that you will have 5 years relevant experience at an appropriate company or OEM
• Experience of full product life-cycle activities and ability to achieve Quality, Cost and Delivery targets for production
• Experience in low volume automotive manufacturing preferable.
• Understanding of the different assembly processes and equipment
• Works well under pressure, works hard to meet strict production targets
• Proficiency in cross functional, cross company, and cross-sectional processes.
• Clear and effective communication skills with internal and external clients
• Must be a team player who can work closely with other teams
• Ability to support problem solving activities within an automotive assembly environment

As well as the opportunity to work with a fantastic team, the position comes with:

• Private Medical Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Holiday Loyalty Bonus Scheme
• Enhanced Personal Pension Plan
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme
• Parking Onsite

Gordon Murray Group is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, race, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs.

Please do not hesitate to get in touch should you require any reasonable adjustments to assist with your application.

All applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.

Gordon Murray Group is a UK-based global luxury brand dedicated to creating and manufacturing the world’s greatest driving cars. These ultra-exclusive cars are engineered and designed without compromise to provide unrivalled driving experiences and driver-centric connection.