Welder

TN United Kingdom; Livingston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading manufacturer in the aerospace and energy sectors as a Welder in Livingston. This exciting position offers the chance to work with Nickel, Titanium, and Steel alloy forgings in a modern facility. You will perform high-standard welding and fabrication tasks, ensuring quality and operational improvements. Ideal candidates will have experience with MMA, MIG, and Sub Arc welding, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills. This role promises career progression and the opportunity to contribute to innovative manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Time-served Welder with experience in MMA, MIG, and Sub Arc welding.
• Ability to interpret work instructions, drawings, and schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-standard repairs and fabrication responding to plant breakdowns.
• Maintain quality and customer satisfaction in production.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities like Lean and 6S.

Skills

MMA welding

MIG welding

Sub Arc welding

Fabrication skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Welder

Location: Livingston

Working Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm, 10pm to 6am, and 2pm to 10pm; Friday 6am to 12.20pm, 6:40pm to 1am, and 12:20 to 6:40pm

Salary: £30,731.94 + shift premium £7,682.99, total £38,414.93

After successful probation: £31,366.65 + shift premium £7,841.66, total £39,208.31

Profile: We are working with a leading manufacturer of Nickel, Titanium, and Steel alloy forgings for aerospace, defence, and energy sectors. A vacancy has arisen for a Welder to join their team in Livingston. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career progression within a modern manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting business objectives and operational improvements
• Maintaining quality and customer satisfaction in production
• Ensuring quality, cost, and delivery improvements
• Meeting customer expectations on delivery and quality
• Flexibility within the work area

Role specifics:

• Perform high-standard repairs and fabrication, responding swiftly to plant breakdowns
• Assist with the introduction of new/modified parts, equipment, and tooling
• Maintain health, safety, and housekeeping standards
• Set up and operate Sub arc welding machines, including alignment and adjustments
• Perform weld repairs according to blueprints and procedures
• Select appropriate voltage and power settings
• Inspect welds for adherence to specifications
• Adjust machine setup based on weld size, location, and penetration
• Handle materials such as Titanium, Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, Inconel, and high-carbon steels
• Preheat surfaces as required
• Record work progress digitally
• Possess burning/lancing experience and fabrication skills
• Develop efficient working processes and seek continuous improvement
• Follow established processes, report deviations, and correct issues
• Apply problem-solving skills to manufacturing challenges
• Participate in continuous improvement activities like Lean, TPM, Asset Care, and 6S
• Work towards team performance measures
• Support effective communication within the team
• Identify training needs and assist in training others as a competent trainer
• Undertake additional training aligned with company needs
• Ensure new starters follow maintenance training and update skill matrices
• Maintain team boards and complete necessary administrative tasks

Knowledge & Experience:

• Time-served Welder with MMA, MIG, and Sub Arc welding experience
• Proven high-standard fabrication skills
• Ability to interpret work instructions, drawings, and schematics
• Computer literate
• Comfortable working at heights and in enclosed spaces
• Industry/production experience preferred
• Knowledge of safe working practices
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)