ESS7140N - MIG Welder
ESS Employment Ltd
Salary
from £36,000 a year
Location
Stonehouse
Contract type
Full time
Job description
- About
LOCATION: Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
HOURS: 37 hours a week, Monday – Thursday 8am – 16:30pm & Friday 8am – 13pm.
START DATE: Immediate
SALARY: £36,000pa
PERMANENT JOB
INDHS
Nailsworth Office: 01453 832468
E: liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
www.ess-emp.co.uk
Vacancy – MIG Welder
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled MIG Welder to join our clients team. As a Chain Cell Welder you will play a vital role in the production of products that will involve welding batches of Mild Steel ‘flights’ to forged Links (large variations of flights and link sizes). You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge equipment and contribute to the success of the Production Operations.
The Role:
Batch work MIG welding. Large variation of configurations of parts. Working at a downdraft fume extraction bench, clamping parts into a Jig and MIG welding mild steel flights to a drop forged chain link to a consistently high standard and volume using State of the art pulse synergic, water-cooled MIG welding plant and a downdraft fume extraction bench.
All Welds are subject to a Welding Procedure Specification (WPS) and will require in house testing and subsequent/annual Welder Approval Certification to the WPS.
Job Description:
• To produce consistently high-quality welding of flights to chain links in line with our welding procedures.
• To perform 1st off inspections on each batch.
• To work to daily/weekly targets and improve cycle times where possible.
• Comply with company H&S and quality systems.
• Attend Cell meetings.
• Any other reasonable duties requested by the Cell leader or Production Manager.
Qualifications and Requirements:
• Qualification in MIG Welding.
• Proven experience as a MIG Welder, preferably in a mechanical or industrial setting.
• Attention to detail and consistency of welds.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings in line with works instructions/configurations and standards.
• Ability to work within a Production Cell/Team that manages a demanding schedule.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Benefits:
• 25 days paid holiday (Bank Holidays and Christmas shutdown included).
• Opportunities to work paid Overtime.
• Free car parking.
• Health benefits and death in service scheme
• Free refreshments, such as tea and coffee.
• Pension scheme.
• Medicash subscription – discount off Gym memberships and selected medical appointments.
If you are a proactive and skilled MIG Welder who thrives in a dynamic environment, this is an excellent opportunity to join a leading company in the engineering industry. Apply now by sending your CV to liam.edwards@ess-emp.co.uk
ESS EMPLOYMENT LTD work with clients and candidates from a range of disciplines and place people in permanent, contract and temporary roles. Many of our candidates and clients come to us by recommendation and we are proud of our personal, professional, and friendly approach to recruitment.
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