Fabricator / Welder
Objectives
To carry out all workshop operations for the production of high-quality structural steelwork, architectural metal works and associated products; to assist and mentor work colleagues, and where necessary to carry on work on site.
Key Tasks
- Report any accidents or “near-misses” to the Works Foreman in accordance with RIDDOR
- Always Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and report any damage or losses of safety equipment to the Works Foreman
- Work unsupervised and use all workshop equipment including jigs
- Cut steel lengths and clean edges to form required lengths and plates
- Daily inspections of workshop plant and equipment - reporting any defects to the Works Foreman
- Where able, undertake general maintenance of tools and equipment
- Read and understand fabrication drawings of a complex nature and execute associated works in line with qualified Welding Process Specifications or Work Instructions
- Undertake Weld Qualification Tests on new products as detailed in Preliminary Welding Process Specifications and in accordance with BS EN ISO 15613
- Welding Co-ordination and inspection of own work and that completed by others, in line with the Welding Quality Management System
- Identification and reporting of defects/non-conformities to the Responsible Welding Co-Ordinator or Foreman in line with the Welding Quality Management System
- Co-ordinate timesheets and accurately record hours clocked against job numbers with new Strumis software on a weekly basis
- Provide advice and guidance to improvers and work colleagues
- Liaise with drawing office over any fabrication drawing queries
Core Skills
- Competent in Manual Handling
- Competent in use and changing of Abrasive Wheels
- Welding qualifications in line with company WQMS
- Recognised training/apprenticeship or trade experience
- Communication with team and management
- Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental Management
