Mig Welder/Fabricator

We are looking for an experienced MIG Welder/Fabricator to join great team in an established family-owned business in Leeds (LS11). Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.

The Role:

• You will operate welding machines to fuse metal segments together using MIG or other processes
• Measuring, cutting, clamping, grinding, drilling, or tacking metal pieces before welding
• You will be required to fabricate parts following mechanical drawings.
• You will prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• You will be expected to maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality ensuring products are produced and delivered OTIF to the customers requirements.
• You will check and complete all paperwork associated with the works order.
• Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems shortages or equipment breakdown.
• You may be required to visit customer sites throughout the UK.
• Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related the role.
• Quality inspection of colleagues output.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Fabrication/welding- MIG, MMA/Stick Welding, Stud Welding and Plasma Cutting-essential
• Preferable have experience using the Armarda Press Brake
• Hands on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment -desirable
• The ability to understand mechanical drawings -essential
• Overhead crane/lifting slinging experience -desirable
• FLT Counterbalance -desirable
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel
• Experience of working within a continuous improvement environment -desirable
• Full driving licence -essential
• Strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills

Salary and benefits:

• Salary negotiableplusexcellent Company Bonus Scheme (currently running at 20% of annual salary, paid qtrly )
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays
• Nine-day fortnight (37.5 hrs) plus two daily paid breaks:

Week 17.45 am and 4.45 pm Monday to Thursday(Friday off)

Week 27.45 am to 4.45 pm Monday to Thursday and 7.45 am to 15.15 pm on Friday

• Superb canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided
• 3 x salary death in service
• Healthcare cash plan scheme
• Salary sacrifice EV scheme and on-site electric charging points
• 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave
• Pension
• Parking on site