Fabricator / welder -full time-permanent-competitive salary- based in tockwith - united kingdom, york, north yorkshire

excellent opportunity for an experienced fabricator / welder to join a well-established company based in tockwith

salary: up to £14.66 per hour, overtime at time and half after 40 hours

contract type: permanent

location: tockwith, near york

hours: 07.30 – 4.00, monday – friday with regular overtime, which may include weekends

the company:

you may not have heard of the company, but we can guarantee you will have seen their work. from the set of the tv show the voice to the mercury music prize stage and even the 2012 olympic cauldron they produce work that is seen all over the world.

the company is a creative construction and manufacturing company and are responsible for delivering some of the most iconic projects in recent times. they are a multi-disciplined manufacturing facility spread over 14,000sqm based in four giant aircraft hangars that house engineering, fabrication, joinery, composites, 3d printing, finishing and a specialist manufacturing facility.

their metal workshop provides a fully comprehensive range of services from machining individual components and manufacturing light gauge tubular structures, through to scenic construction and heavy gauge structures such as mezzanines and truss frames.

fabricator / welders support the department in carrying out welding and fabrication tasks on projects running through the workshop to a high standard as require.

key responsibilities:

fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium components as required ensuring that the highest standards in finish and tolerances in accordance with information supplied, are achieved using the correct methods. grind, sand, polish and detail fabrications to a required finish using hand and power tools. be able to work with no/minimum supervision when required, using own initiative. be able to solve problems and make decisions when needed. following day to day production plans in order to meet deadlines. record all builds as complete by ensuring that the internal database is checked off. clearly communicate with department supervisors all relevant information including job briefs, job progress and any problems and/or issues. to be flexible and assist other departments / supervisors when required. adhere to all health & safety regulations and promote a safe working environment by actively incorporating h&s into everyday activities. maintain housekeeping standards by actively promoting and following 5s and environmental procedures.

the above list of duties is not exhaustive and is subject to change. the post holder may be required to undertake other duties within the scope and grading of the post.

candidate requirements

essential:

apprentice trained, or time served fabrication experience. knowledge of materials / grades of steel / metallurgy. working knowledge of metal working machinery / equipment. ability to recognize welding symbols and specification. excellent welding and fabrication skills, mig, tig, aluminium, stainless steel. comfortable reading engineering drawings. excellent finishing skills. strong teamworking skills. experience of producing bespoke components & structures. experience of working to varying production deadlines & changing specifications. experience of positional welding.

desirable:

flt licence. coding. h&s training.

if you have the relevant skills/attributes to fulfil this role and want to join a thriving company then please apply now!

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