Description
Senior Welder
Location: Witney, Oxford
Salary: £15 per hour (Full-Time, Permanent)
Overtime: Available
Reporting to: Factory Supervisor/Production Manager
Responsibilities:
As a Senior Welder, you will play a pivotal role in the production process. Your key responsibilities include:
- Safety and Equipment:
- Ensuring PPE is up to standard and worn at all times.
- Conducting helmet filter and equipment checks before starting a job.
- Adhering to and understanding Risk Assessments to ensure all activities are carried out safely.
- Supervision and Training:
- Overseeing and supporting the work of welding colleagues.
- Providing training and guidance to team members as needed.
- Technical Work:
- Reading engineering drawings and work instructions.
- Tacking, fabricating, and welding components to the company’s specified standards.
- Setting up and running the Auto-Welder based on workflow requirements.
- Optimization and Quality:
- Analyzing optimal settings and flow rates for specific production jobs in collaboration with the Production Manager.
- Recording and reporting quality issues/returns using data sheets.
- Ensuring all work meets high-quality standards and observing best practices at all times.
- Collaboration and Problem-Solving:
- Liaising with other departments to meet production targets.
- Efficiently communicating problems or queries to the Works Supervisor/Manager to avoid production delays.
- Efficiency and Continuous Improvement:
- Fine-tuning processes to enhance work quality and increase efficiency.
- Periodically reviewing Standard Work Instructions, Operational Procedures, and Risk Assessments to keep them up to date.
- Housekeeping:
- Maintaining a clean and tidy working area.
- Additional Duties:
- Undertaking any other duties as required.
Criteria Required:
- Welding certification: BSENISO9606-1:2013 or equivalent.
- Flexible and positive approach to work.
Working Hours:
- Standard Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Overtime:
- Available, including Saturday mornings when required.
Rate of Pay:
- £15 per hour (dependent on experience).
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team, with opportunities to contribute significantly to production processes and quality improvements. If you have the skills and experience for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
