Welder

Wabtec; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Life assurance

Sick Pay

Pension

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a hands-on welder/fabricator to join the Fabrication/Weld department in Northampton. You will work on the 2200-0600 shift (38 hours per week) from Sunday to Thursday, tacking and welding metal components to drawing specifications and inspecting parts before and after welding.

You’ll grind and fett a parts using air and electric hand tools, read drawings, and be prepared to undertake other duties with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read drawings.
• Team player with a positive can-do attitude.
• Practical, hands on.
• Have good communication skills.
• Willing to work flexibly.
• Attention to good Housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Tack welding and welding metal components to drawing specifications.
• Check quality of parts before and after welding.
• Measure parts before and after weld against drawing.
• Grind and fettling of product using air and electric hand tools.
• May perform other duties with training provided.

Skills

Read drawings

Team player

Hands-on

Good communication

Flexible

Housekeeping

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Bearward Engineering is a Northampton based firm manufacturing radiators for the power generation industry.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Fabrication/Weld department team, working on the 2200-0600 shift (38 hours/week) Sunday to Thursday, you will be responsible for tacking and welding metal components as per drawing, checking quality of parts before and after process of welding. Measuring parts before and after weld against drawing, griding and fettling product using air and electric hand tools.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

What do we want to know about you?

Ability to read drawings.

Team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Practical, hands on.

Have good communication skills.

Willing to work flexibly.

Attention to good Housekeeping.

What about the physical demands of the job?

A manual environment, lifting heavy equipment with magnetic hoists and chain/strap hoists.

Benefits

Retention bonus (up-to £650) / 4 x life assurance / Sick Pay scheme / Pension

Holiday 23 days per year plus bank/public holidays / Free hot drinks / Access to retail discounts /Medicash

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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