Welder

Montracon Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading trailer manufacturer is seeking a Welder in Doncaster for a full-time, permanent role. You will work with a variety of welding machinery and tools, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in MIG welding and use of hand tools. Benefits include 26.5 days holiday, pension, and retail discount scheme.

Benefits

26.5 days holiday

Pension Plan

Death in service scheme

Retail discount scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in welding and using power tools.
• Ability to interpret welding specifications accurately.
• General knowledge of safety precautions in welding.

Responsibilities

• Read and assess production information for welding specifications.
• Ensure safe operation of machinery within the work area.
• Identify and report defects in welding or cutting equipment.

Skills

Oxygen/acetylene welding

MIG welding

Hand and power tools use

Manual dexterity

Education

Welding vocational training or equivalent

Tools

Handheld tools

Welding machinery

Job description

Overview

Montracon is one of the leading trailer manufacturers serving the UK, Ireland and export markets and offers high quality, diverse product portfolio. We are now looking for Welders on a permanent basis to work at our Factory in Doncaster.

Responsibilities

• Work in accordance with Company operating procedures and guidelines.
• Read and assess production information for required specification details, working in an organised manner to ensure the task is completed efficiently, to the correct standard and within the necessary time frame.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form.
• Ensure the safe operation of machinery within the area of responsibility.
• Assist in other areas of production within capabilities and commensurate with a level in the Company as and when required.
• Identify unsafe working conditions.
• Continually identify and suggest improvements to process, quality, waste management, visual management etc.
• Report any defects to welding and cutting equipment to Team Leader.
• Identify unsafe conditions regarding welding, cutting and any associated equipment.
• Use a variety of handheld tools and crane operation to build trailers in accordance with SOPs.

Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Competencies

• Experience in using oxygen/acetylene, MIG and various hand & power tools to perform welding/cutting/drilling functions in the fabrication and/or repair of all types of metals.
• Welding vocational training or equivalent is desirable.
• Knowledge of the practices and procedures associated with the welding trade.
• General knowledge of the tools and equipment used in the fabrication and repair of metal.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of welding / fabricating work.
• Skill in the use and care of hand and power tools and equipment necessary to perform welding/fabrication and repair tasks.
• Ability to utilise various welding machinery and methods to fabricate and repair metal.
• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
• Good manual dexterity requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as hand tools.
• Experience in the manufacture of trailers and trailer bodies is desirable.

Benefits

• 26.5 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (shutdown periods throughout the year)
• Pension
• Death in service scheme
• Retail discount scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site car park

Working Hours

• 40 hours per week - 10 Hour shifts - Monday to Thursday 6.00 am to 16.30 pm (with overtime available)
• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Pay: £15.59 per hour
• Expected hours: 40 per week
• Schedule: 10 hour shift, Overtime

Working Location: In person