Unspecified
POSITION TITLE: Skilled Welder
DIVISION: Collins Aerospace
BUSINESS AREA: Power and Controls
DEPARTMENT: Operations
REPORTING TO: Production Supervisor
LOCATION: Wolverhampton
GRADE: PM
ABOUT US:
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Every 1.4 seconds a flight around the world takes off – and our work is on it. We propel aerospace, defence and the other industries we support far beyond imagination, but there is more work to be done. We need your ideas, inspiration and solutions to continue to help us redefine aerospace.
ROLE & PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
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The role has responsibility for the safe and efficient management of night shift operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality, delivery and cost. This currently will cover activity within AMS, Dye Pen, Machining, Core build and Vacuum Braze departments. Please note that this will be subject to change as the needs of the business dictate.
Accountable for delivering rigorous Safety (S), Quality (Q), Delivery (D), Cost (C, Lean (L)/People (P) targets across the function, introducing new products and processes and unleashing the departments potential.
Responsibilities:
1. Perform TIG welding and brazing on aluminium products
2. Read and interpret engineering drawings to execute welds accurately
3. To set-up and operate TIG welding equipment safely, to ensure optimum performance
4. Conduct inspection on welds to ensure they meet company and aerospace standards
5. Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines
6. Continue ongoing internal and external training to welding certification requirements
7. Ensure working environment is clean, organised and meets safety and company standards
Experience and Qualifications:
8. NVQ/City & Guilds or similar vocational qualification in welding & fabrication or relevant engineering subject (Time served will also be considered depending on relevant experience)
9. Proven experience as a TIG Welder with significant experience with aluminium products
10. Familiar with thin gauge sheet metal welding 0.5 – 3.5mm
11. Experience working to high tolerance
12. Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
13. Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards is preferred
14. Welding certification standards would be advantageous but not essential
15. Experience in aerospace, motorsport or similar industries is advantageous but not essential
16. Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
What do we offer?
17. Competitive salary
18. Company performance bonus scheme
19. Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
20. Private medical insurance
21. Comprehensive health cash plan
22. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
23. Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships)
24. Structured training & opportunities to progress
25. Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!
This position may involve access to export controlled information and hardware where an export license would be required for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Employment will be subject to satisfactory security checks, export license approval, and if required, completion of a non-disclosure agreement