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Job Title: Welder/Fabricator

Location: Poole, Dorset

Reports to: Welding/Fabrication Foreman

Purpose of Job

To lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components to assemble structural forms, using knowledge of welding techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements.

Principle Duties

• To carry out welding/fabrication work as directed, ensuring that stated quality and safety standards and associated procedures are met.
• Ensure good personal time keeping and conduct inline with agreed policies and procedures.
• Ensure standards of good housekeeping are achieved in all work areas, including workshops, stores, vehicles and at on site locations.
• To assist Management in ensuring that servicing, repairs and maintenance of Company machinery and equipment is carried out periodically in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Carry out duties with minimum supervision using own initiative to plan and prioritise workload within set timescales.
• Ensuring internal/external emergency arrangements are adhered to.
• To assist Management in ensuring that all tools/equipment issued are accounted for and traceable to prevent financial loss to the Company and also to report any instances of theft/loss.
• Ensure all safety, regulatory, rule and Company changes/alterations to working practises are adhered to and that all necessary records and inspections are maintained at all times to comply with current legislation.
• To assist in carrying out weekly van checks, including reviewing workshop plant and/or service/maintenance dates.

• To request procurement of products and services as and when necessary to ensure the continuing successful and efficient operation of the business.
• To ensure that he/she is contactable via telephone to suit the emergency/responsive nature of the Company’s core business and client base and may be expected to undertake on-call activities when required.
• In addition to the responsibilities listed above, all employees must be flexible in their approach and undertake other duties, wherever they may be, to achieve the objectives of the Company.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• The standard tools, materials, motions, and practices of the welding trade.
• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals in relating to welding and brazing.
• Occupational hazards and effective safety precautions of the trade.
• Arc air procedures and equipment.

Skill in:

• The use of acetylene and electronic welding equipment (i.e., MIG, TIG, and standard) and other standard tools and equipment related to the trade.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret blueprints and working drawings.
• Plan welding work and make estimates of materials required.
• Make precise arm-hand positioning movements and maintain static arm-hand position.
• Make fine, highly controlled muscular movements to adjust the position of a control mechanism.
• Make skilful, controlled manipulations of small objects.
• Lift arms above shoulder level.
• Work in small, cramped areas.
• Work at heights or depths greater than ten feet.
• Climb ladders or stairs to reach objects.
• Clean equipment using appropriate materials.
• Remain in a standing position for extended periods of time.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation. This learning takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
• Utilise independent judgment in the performance of duties.
• Work nights.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements.
• Measure distance using a tape measure or other measuring device.
• Observe or monitor objects to determine compliance with prescribed operating or safety standards.
• Visually inspect welds to determine compliance with standards.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• This position may require the performance of other essential and marginal functions depending upon work location, assignment or shift.
• This position requires the use of SMS vehicles on business purposes. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Employees of SMS will be subject to unannounced alcohol and drug testing as a condition of continued employment.
• Good communication skills including spoken and written English and must be able to communicate sensitively, politely and clearly with staff, managers and suppliers.
• Minimum of five years experience in the marine or civil engineering industry.
• Be prepared and confident to travel, as required, for the overall gain of the business.

Acceptable Experience and Training

• One year of experience as a skilled welder, or the completion of a recognised welding apprenticeship. Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/03/2023