Welder (Sheet Metal)
Barnstaple
GBP14 to GBP16 DOE per hour 39 hours per week.
Plus overtime at over time rate
Early finish Friday
(Apply online only) Mon - Thurs 0700 -12.00 Friday
About the company
A manufacturer with over 40 years of experience manufacturing bespoke products from metal and wood, all in their local factories in North Devon.
What will the Welder do?
* Interpret technical drawings and work instructions.
* Understanding of thin gauge sheet mild steel metal welding both TIG and MIG metal cutting, forming and assembly techniques.
* Decide how materials and available equipment can be used to produce the required compounds efficiently and cost effectively.
* Set equipment safely for other operators to use.
* Safely operate and maintain production equipment.
* Measure and inspect raw materials, in process materials and finished parts to ensure conformity with technical drawings.
* Understand QC inspection techniques.
* Ability to work at a good production pace required to achieve high, medium and low volumes in a timely manner.
* Ability to produce durable and accurate manufacturing jigs and fixtures that ensure production of accurate parts in a timely manner.
What experience and qualifications will the Welder have?
* Requires strong maths skills, preferably to O Level GCSE pass grade.
* Requires good English skills
* Preferably achieved a Technical Apprenticeship or recognised industry training.
* Alternatively 5+ years experience in a production sheet metal environment.
What experience and Qualifications will the Welder have?
Demonstrated ability in the following:
* To read, understand interpret engineering drawings.
* Experience in working with thin gauge mild steel sheet and tube between 0.9mm and 5mm
* Experience in setting welding equipment for both TIG and MIG welding.
* Experience in Fusion TIG welding.
* Ability to work to high precision tolerances and understand how to achieve and maintain these.
* Proficient use of measurement equipment.
Note - applications will be sent to our client who will contact directly if successful. Due to high levels of applications unfortunately only successful candidates will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr