Senior Welder

Location: Witney, Oxford

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 + overtime

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:

• £30,000 - £35,000 (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!