Key Responsibilities

• MIG Welding on Mild Steel: Perform MIG welding on mild steel components, ensuring precise, strong, and clean welds meeting coded welding standards and project specifications, particularly in thicknesses from 10mm to 100mm.
• Structural Fabrication: Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to fabricate structural steel components, including cutting, grinding, assembly, and fitting.
• Coded Welding Standards: Ensure all welds meet relevant codes and standards (e.g., EN ISO 9606, BS EN 1090) and be willing to undergo coding tests.
• Overhead Crane Operation: Safely operate an overhead crane to lift, move, and position large steel components.
• Quality Control: Inspect and measure welded parts for accuracy, ensuring they meet required tolerances and pass testing.
• Health and Safety: Adhere to health and safety guidelines, use PPE, and operate equipment safely.
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain welding machines, tools, and overhead crane equipment, ensuring they are in good working condition.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the production team and supervisors to complete projects on time and resolve issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements, share ideas for enhancing welding techniques, and assist in training apprentices or less experienced staff.

Skills and Expertise

• Proven experience in structural welding to a coded standard on mild steel (e.g., EN ISO 9606, BS EN 1090 or equivalent).
• Strong MIG welding skills on mild steel, particularly in thicknesses from 10mm to 100mm.
• Experience operating an overhead crane for lifting and positioning heavy components safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications.
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality workmanship.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and standards for structural steel fabrication.
• Relevant welding qualifications or certifications (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Forklift license (desirable).
• Experience with other welding methods (e.g., TIG, Stick) is beneficial.
• Ability to pass welding coding tests, if required.

Job Facilities/Benefits

• Hourly rate: 16.00 per hour
• Working hours: 45 hours per week
• Overtime opportunities
• Permanent, full-time position with career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Dynamic and supportive work environment
• PPE and equipment provided