Welder Fabricator

1.Role Overview

Responsible for basic JIG & fixture MIG welding on mild steel, ranging from 3mm up to 10mm in thickness. The job is predominantly batch work and you may also be responsible for basic conventional machining, grinding, dressing & fettling

2.Duties & Key Responsibilities

Level 1

Adhere to all aspects of Health and Safety across the site and have direct responsibility identifying any areas of risk within the bay which should be dealt with in line with the current procedure in place

Responsible for the production of Parts that meet quality standard and where non-conformances arise ensure these are reported using the procedures in place and provide suggestions for corrective and preventative actions.

Responsible for ensuring that all SOPs, Quality Plan and weld procedures are adhered to and all necessary documentation completed in a timely manner

Deal with all issues as they arise and seek immediate advice from the Supervision / Team Leader when necessary

Ensure all aspects of company policy and procedure are fully adhered to in the bay

Support the Supervisor / Team Leader with ensuring all apprentices while in the bay receive full support in order to meet their apprenticeship programmes

Support the Supervisor / Team Leader with ensuring the required independent quality inspections are carried out

Support the Supervisor / Team Leader in driving continuous improvement initiatives in the bay

Attend and contribute to morning briefs as required

Undertake alternative value-added activities for periods of non-productive work

Ensure the area meets and exceed the company standards on 5s

Working to a schedule provided by the Line Manager produce components to given specifications, adhering to a defined Standard Operating Procedure / Work instruction.

Ensure that work is completed to the quality standards specified and all necessary records documented

Ensure that safe working practices and procedures are adhered to in the working area

To support the Bay team in continually seeking ways to improve safety and quality, to increase productivity and reduce cost in the manufacture process of parts whilst meeting the requirement of on time, in full, in cost

This list is not exhaustive of all role responsibilities

To live the ADM Business Values

This Job description will be fully supported by a skills matrix and employees are expected to take some responsibility for their own personal development.

Level 2

Design of jigs and fixtures. Reverse engineering a jig to suit components and parts. Maximising density and understanding electroplating processes in order to achieve full paint coverage

Calibration of jigs (specifically Aston Martin bonnets within 0.2mm tolerance)

Jig maintenance. Repairing all jigs specific to paint

Trials of equipment specific to the paint process. Shotblasting, product trials. 3D to 2D trials

3.Health, Safety & Environment

1. Ensure that you comply with the requirements of the company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.

2. Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

3. Promote a safe working environment by directly challenging or reporting unsafe or environmentally damaging practices and hazardous working conditions.

4. Be observant at all times and where applicable make suggestions on health, safety and environmental improvements that can or should be made.

5. Support environmental sustainability initiatives within the company such as segregating waste and switching off electrical equipment where appropriate and not in use.

4.Quality

Assures system or product quality by abiding by ADM QMS procedures, work instructions & operating procedures.

Quality is the concern of every employee & it is every employees duty to inform those responsible for production / quality if a product does not conform.

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5.Qualifications & Experience

Recognised relevant engineering qualification where applicable

Recognised NVQ where applicable or time served welder

Basic level of Maths and English

Ability to read and interpret information required to operate equipment and meet planned output

Able to demonstrate good level of Mig welding skill (Part of skill test)

Demonstrate a basic level of planning and organisational skills in a manufacturing environment

Endeavour to communicate in a constructive manner

Try to maintain a balanced and constructive attitude in all situations

Try to remain self-motivated and attempt to work on own initiative

Where possible demonstrate collaborative working

Embrace behavioural safety and cultural change