Plater Welder / Fabricator

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Job Description

Job Summary:

• Working closely with the Engineering manager, technical engineers, and welding and fabrication staff; to help provide new jig solutions for new products introduced into production and improve jig designs and manufacturing efficiencies.
• The right candidate will also be heavily involved in press braking tasks so competency in this is essential.

The Candidate:

• As a successful candidate you will have proven experience of jig and fixture fabrication, tool fabrication, or be able to demonstrate steel fabrication skills of the highest level.
• Possessing a broad understanding of steel fabrication and welding processes, and ideally prior knowledge of robotic welding, you will be a pro-active candidate who can display an aptitude for problem solving as well as having an excellent eye for detail.

To be successful in this role, you will require the following skills:

• Experience in jig, fixture fabrication or creation of high-quality steel fabrications.
• Proven understanding of mild steel welding processes.
• Innovative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read highly detailed engineering drawings
• The ability to communicate confidently at all levels.

And ideally possess:

• Understanding of robotic welding and jigs to suit this process.
• Press brake experience essential

Hours & Pay:

• Monday to Thursday = 7am - 4pm & Friday = 7am - 12:00pm
• Pay Rate = £17.00 - £18.50ph (depending on experience)
• Overtime is paid at a premium rate

If successful you will be employed under a temp to perm contract. You will serve a 12 week probation whilst employed by Blink Recruitment. During this probation you will be monitored on timekeeping and attendance along with work ethic and ability to work well as part of a team. Once you have successfully completed the 12 weeks you will be transferred over a as a permanent employee.

If you wish to be considered for this role:

1. Ensure that your CV is fully up to date covering any gaps in employment (out of date CVs will

automatically declined)

2. Ensure to answer all qualifying questions that come later in this application process on

Indeed)

If successful in this first stage you will then be invited to register for work with Blink Recruitment by downloading our APP from the app store on your mobile device. Once we have verified your registration you will then be contacted to discuss next steps.

Blink Recruitment operate a full in house PAYE payroll. We do not use the services of Umbrella payroll schemes. All workers accrue holiday pay per hour worked. Paid Weekly with a week in arrears.

If you would like to join our ever growing team and are a reliable worker who relishes a demanding, long term role in a good team then apply today and one of our team will be in touch with the next steps.

REF: IND1

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

 

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

 

Application question(s):

 

• There will be 2 x trade tests required at interview stage. - One will be a weld test and the second will be a test on the Press Brake machine. - Please do not apply if you are not willing to conduct a weld test upon interview stage.
• How much experience do you have with relation to plater welding work and also fabrication? (please advise of both)
• This role involves press brake work as part of the role. Have you done this before?
• Are you able to work of technical drawings and have experience or an understanding of mild steel welding processes.

 

Experience:

 

• Plater Welding: 5 years (required)

 

Language:

 

• English (required)

 

Work authorisation:

 

• United Kingdom (required)

 

Work Location: In person