Fabricator / Welder

Job Purpose:
-To fabricate and weld various STATS tools and equipment whilst operating various fabrication and welding equipment in a safe manner while ensuring that a quality product is produced at all times.

Directly Reports to:
-Manufacturing Supervisor

Along with:
-Fabricator/Welders

External Relationships:
-QC Inspectors, Machinists, Clients

Internal Training Requirements:
-Environmental Awareness
-COSHH Awareness
-Manual Handling
-STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level

Main Responsibilities:
-To fabricate and weld complete tools/equipment to standards/procedures set out by STATS and STATS customers/clients.
-Work to and maintain a high standard of quality to the STATS products and services.
-Work in a safe manner at all times to protect all colleagues, clients and visitors on site.
-To carry out the movement of material/equipment within the shop area.
-To ensure that all defects to material, components or equipment is reported to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
-Ensure all relevant drawings, procedures and instructions are to the latest revisions, prior to work commencing.
-Aid in the proposal and introduction of new fabrication/welding techniques to improve productivity or safety.
-Help with training of apprentices if required.
-To liaise with the Manufacturing Supervisor on any issues arising.
-To report any environmental and health & safety issues that arise.
-To work within STATS standards and company procedures at all times.
-Any other duties required by the Manufacturing Supervisor.
-Aid in the creation of risk assessments as and when required.
-Liaison with the supervisor on any material, customer/project issues.
-Help in the proposal and introduction of new safety equipment.
-To maintain sufficient material and stock levels in the store.
-To maintain material certification and traceability for all material used.
-To ensure that all gauge/inspection equipment are correct and current prior to use.
-To support other departments as and when required.

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities:
-To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
-Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is complete.

Experience / Competence / skills / knowledge:
-Ability to work as part of a small focused team working to high standards with client lead times being the delivery driver.
-Flexibility and shift working on occasions required.
-Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications etc.
-The use of fabrication and welding equipment and test tools in a safe manner.
-Ability to use inspection equipment.
-Full understanding of various methods of fabrication and welding.
-Skill in planning methods of fabrication and welding.
-Ability to use lifting equipment effectively.
-Understanding of environment and health & safety.
-Competent level of understanding in:
-Engineering terminologies
-Fabrication and welding equipment

Qualifications:
-Mechanical trade with good all-round understanding of fabrication and welding techniques.
-TIG, sub arc and profile burning experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
-Will have to weld to a standard of 6G, training will be provided.

Personal Qualities:
-Ability to work on own initiative.
-A positive and proactive attitude.