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Fabricator / Welder

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Fabricator/Welder 

Location - Alcester

Opportunity to work for a specialist in the design, build and installation of bespoke factory automation systems and machinery, control systems, vision inspection, plastic container handling and robotics. 

The Role

You'll have two colleagues already on-site, charged with running our 3 CNC machines and we need you to join that team and run things from the metal fabrication side of things, teaching them all things fabrication you know, but you'll also be willing to learn a bit about CNC'ing.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated - able to think/plan for themselves, tenacious, punctual, and able to manage their own time effectively. Others will describe you as hard working, courteous, having a mature attitude and being a great team player.

Key responsibilities include

Being the key person for safe, yet efficient running of brake press and fiber laser
Being the key person for welding
Delivering work to the highest possible standards
Managing production cycles/flow to ensure on time delivery of outputs back to the main factory
Interpreting technical drawings/documents
Have the confidence to ask questions, make suggestions, push back if needed
Requesting material stock required for efficient production
Advising on the right processes and using your experience to recommend the best suppliers
Managing consumable stocks
Sharing your skills and knowledge with other members
Willingness to learn use of CNC machines, to provide back-up when other colleagues are on holiday
Ensuring machinery is effectively maintained and/or serviced
Managing and maintaining a clean, safe workshop and facilities.
Ensure operations conform with the company's health and safety standards
Ensuring you consistently and accurately log projects with time sheet reporting
Completing necessary admin tasks in sync with production
Role Requirements

Have sound experience of fab shop environments and processes
Fully competent welder and fabricator
Experienced user of brake press and laser cutter machinery
Good understanding of ISO9001 quality standards
Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
Remuneration/benefits:

£13-£16 p/h (depending on experience)
Potential for overtime during busy periods at 1.5x
Uniform and PPE
Opportunity to earn spot bonuses/awards for outstanding contributions
Contributory Pension Scheme (after probationary period)
21 days holiday per annum plus statutory holidays
Additional holiday for long service
Private Health Insurance for you, your partner and children (after probationary period)
Cycle to work scheme (after probationary period)
Normal Hours: Monday-Thursday 08.00 to 17.00, Friday 08.00 to 14.00

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

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