Fabricator/ Welder Jobs

Job Purpose:

• To fabricate and weld various STATS tools and equipment whilst operating various fabrication and welding equipment in a safe manner while ensuring that a quality product is produced at all times.

Directly Reports To:

• Fabricator/Welder Supervisor

Along With:

• Fabricator/Welders

Internal Training Requirements

• STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level
• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling

Main Responsibilities

• Aid in the creation of risk assessments as and when required.
• To report any environmental and health & safety issues that arise.
• Work to and maintain a high standard of quality to the STATS products and services.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to protect all colleagues, clients and visitors on site.
• To ensure that all defect to material, components or equipment is reported to the Fabricator/Welder Supervisor.
• Help in the proposal and introduction of new safety equipment.
• To work within STATS standards and company procedures at all times.
• To fabricate and weld complete tools/equipment to standards/procedures set out by STATS and STATS customers/clients.
• To liaise with the Fabricator/Welder Supervisor on any issues arising.
• To maintain sufficient material and stock levels in the store.
• To maintain material certification and traceability for all material used.
• Liaison with the supervisor on any material, customer/project issues.
• Help with training of apprentices.
• Aid in the proposal and introduction of new fabrication/welding techniques to improve productivity or safety.
• Any other duties required by the Fabricator/Welder Supervisor.
• Ensure all relevant drawings, procedures and instructions are to the latest revisions, prior to work commencing.
• To ensure that all gauge/inspection equipment are correct and current prior to use.
• To carry out the movement of material/equipment within the shop area.

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities:

• To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is complete.

Experience

• Skill in planning methods of fabrication and welding.
• Understanding of environment and health & safety.
• Fabrication and welding equipment
• Flexibility and shift working on occasions required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications etc.
• Engineering terminologies
• The use of fabrication and welding equipment and test tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to use inspection equipment.
• Full understanding of various methods of fabrication and welding.
• Competent level of understanding in:
• Ability to work as part of a small, focused team working to high standards with client lead times being the delivery driver.
• Ability to use lifting equipment effectively.

Qualifications

• TIG, sub arc and profile burning experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Mechanical trade with good all-round understanding of fabrication and welding techniques.
• Will have to weld to a standard of 6G, training will be provided.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work on own initiative.
• A positive attitude.

Additional Note

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.