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6 months ago
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Description
We are seeking self-motivated and experienced Robot Operator to Weld a range of pipe arrangements that have been Fabricated by our Team.  As the Robot Welder, the successful candidate will be required to be on site each day within the fabrication/welding facility, welding pipe arrangements from our shop drawings.The ability to produce welds by GMAW with the opportunity for the successful candidates to develop their skills to our in house welding procedures.  
Job Title | Robot Welder
Location | Fabrication Facility – Scarva
Hours | Mon - Thurs 7am - 4.30pm, Fri 7am - 1.30pm
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Fabrication Manager

Key Responsibilities

Take direction from Site Supervisor on work requirements, ensuring Pipes are welded in a prompt manner and production output figures are met.

Read and fully understand the drawings for each project. 

Weld pipe sets for various pipe diameters (typically carbon steel ranging from 125mm – 500mm) from shop drawings.

Communicate effectively with their coworkers and supervisors to discuss any issues or concerns that may arise during the welding process.

Ensure company welding procedures are adhered to and Welding is carried out to the correct standard.

Liaise regularly with Quality Control regarding any defects and any non-conformances.

Ensure Company H&S Processes followed.

Ensuring allocated work progresses in a timely manner and in accordance with workload and specifications.

Set an example to all personnel when on site.

Any other duties deemed necessary by management.  

Essential Criteria

Minimum of 3 years’ Programming, Setting and Operating a Robot Welding Machine in an Engineering Environment.

Minimum of 3 years’ operating as an established experienced Welder, that includes GMAW.

To have an in-depth knowledge of Weld Defects.

Proven Experience efficiently troubleshooting and resolving problems that may arise during the welding process.

The ability to interpret welding procedure requirements.

Able to use Shop floor hand tools like Grinders etc.

Confident in understanding shopfloor drawings 

Organized and structured approach to your work

Good attendance and timekeeping record

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain a good working relationship with colleagues, whilst maintaining a high level of productivity

To undertake training in line with company standards.
Desirable:

Previous experience as a Welder, producing a wide range of pipe arrangements with either TIG/MAG.

Previous experience within a heavy fabrication, architectural steelwork or welding environment    

Benefits

Full in-house training and career development opportunities.

Competitive pension scheme.

Life assurance scheme.

Health cash plan.

Full access to smart wellbeing platform.

Annual flu vaccine

Free annual health check during working hours.

Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.

Lavish Long service awards

Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee Full access to car emergency kit.

Annual Christmas raffle

Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise

Secure, free onsite parking.

Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours

Free Tea & Coffee

Friendly and supportive working environment

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