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Fabrication of metal framework. To work with team members to ensure that products are manufactured in accordance with customer and company requirements.

Location: West Bromwich

Job Type: Full time

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fabricators are responsible for the fabrication of metal framework involving cutting, repairing, and assembling of girders, beams, columns, and other components to form complete structures:
• Ensure housekeeping, environmental, H&S, Quality standards and work instructions are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure that non-conformances and hazards are reported as soon as they occur.
• Analysing structural drawings to layout the framework of a structure.
• Employ appropriate welding methods in completing fabrications.
• Ensure welding tasks are performed in accordance with all external codes and legislation.
• Evaluating finished welds to ensure they are flawless and meet set specifications
• Collaborate with third party inspectors and other workers to achieve goals.
• Calibrate welding tools and equipment according to the parameters listed in the welding procedure specification (WPS).
• Carry out post welding activities such as grinding, cleaning, and polishing of work pieces.
• Inspect and evaluate welds to ensure they are free of defect and conform to set specifications.
• Troubleshoot structures to identify and initiate repair of welding defects
• Using power saws in cutting metal materials into desired shapes and sizes.
• Checking angles and gap allowances by means of precision measuring instruments such as e.g. micrometres and callipers.
• Operate electric cranes to transport work pieces and metal components.
• Ensuring equipment condition is in good working order and to facilitate repairs in case of a defect or damage.
• Conduct periodic preventative maintenance such as lubricating moving parts to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and SSoW when performing hazardous welding operations
• Carry out any additional duties as required.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements are met and documentation completed as required.

In addition to job responsibilities:

• Ensure knowledge of and compliance with all relevant quality, health, safety and environment policies and procedures.
• Assist with the training and development of others.
• Ensure effective communications.
• Undertake any training necessary to achieve required competencies.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience:

• Fabricators must be able to read and interpret structural drawings and diagrams.
• Certifications in specialized welding processes.
• Welding competency tests from a recognised welding association.
• About 2-6 years of fabricating experience.
• Understanding of quality standards relevant to their role.
• Competence and sign off of JSA / SSoW for any workplace activities undertaken.
• Problem solving skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Ensure Quality is as per product specification.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Team Player.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary – dependent on experience
• 39 hours per week Monday – Friday
• Early finish on Friday
• 25 days holiday plus 8 days statutory
• Company Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Parking
• Employee referral program

Interested candidates, please send your CV to [email protected]