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Craigavon
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We are currently hiring Robot Welder Operators for an industry leader in UK’s Building Services sector, specialising in the manufacture of offsite-prefabricated building service solutions for projects throughout the UK & Europe.

Hours: Monday-Thursday 07:00-16:30 Friday 07:00-13:30 (40 hours)

Rate/Salary: Competitive rates DOE

Location: Craigavon

Job Summary

Weld a range of pipe arrangements from 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.

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.

  • Maintain a good working relationship with colleagues, whilst maintaining a high level of productivity

  • To undertake training in line with company standards.

  • 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.

    Requirements:

    Essential:

  • 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

    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 company 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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