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Welder Northampton, England

Wabtec

Full Time Northampton, England 30000 - 35680 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

WELDER

Operating Unit:

Bearward Engineering

Location:

Northampton

Job Title:

OPERATIVE – within Weld department

Shift 14:00 – 22:00 Hours (38 hours/week)

(shift pattern is currently 14.15-22.15 to allow for social distancing)

Reporting To:

WELD

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Responsible for/Duties (full training will be given):

Working in a fast-paced manual environment, the role is to tack and weld metal components as per drawing, in accordance with Company standards, specifically;
- Use of measuring equipment for checking quality of parts before and after process
- Limited use of air and electric hand tools
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping
- PPE supplied; air-fed weld helmet, safety glasses, ear protection, overalls, gloves, safety boots (and visors where relevant)

Person Specification

Key Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes:

Ability to read drawings - Work to tight deadlines

Willingness to work flexibly - Good communication skills

Practical, hands on person - Manufacturing background desirable but not essential

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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