Mig / Tig Welder

Job Title: Mig / Tig Welder

Location: Lopen, South Petherton, TA13 5JS

Salary: £11.50 - £13.97 per hour, depending on experience

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week - hours may extend to meet demand in busy periods

About us:

EmTech Hatchery Systems manufacture incubation and hatchery systems which we supply to customers all over the world. Over the past 25 years we've gained a wealth of experience at the cutting edge of hatchery incubation and ventilation technology. We recognise the importance of getting the best results, not only from new equipment, but also from existing systems.

Please note that the location of the business will be moving to Sparkford within the next 6-12 months.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Welder to cut and join metals through fusion welding and spot welding. You will operate appropriate equipment to put together mechanical structures or parts. The job is important as it provides a critical path in the cabinet assembly build along with many other assemblies within the business.

A welder must be competent in using potentially dangerous equipment following all safety precautions. The ideal candidate will also have a steady hand and great attention to detail.

Key aspects of the role:

• Inputting of clear & accurate completion of internal Work Orders via companies ERP system
• To work proactively as part of a team and individually to improve productivity and efficiency
• Safe material handling, including manual pallet truck operation, training will be provided
• Responsible for cleanliness & tidiness of the welding plant & immediate area
• Ensure production schedule is followed by the Work to Lists
• Assist where necessary within the Production facility

This not a definitive list and is subject to change as the business needs deem necessary. You may be required to undertake differing tasks within your capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read drawings and take or read measurements to build the assemblies
• Determine the appropriate welding equipment or method based on requirements
• Set up components for welding according to specifications (e.g. cut material with powered saws to match measurements)
• Align components
• Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment
• Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
• Work with the team to continuously improve the methodology

About you:

Self-Management:

• Able to work to a high standard
• Self-motivated
• Proactive and problem solver
• Always ensure the safety of yourself and others

Skills and Attributes:

• Attention to Detail
• Good Communication and Teamwork Abilities
• Knowledge of metallurgy advantageous but not required
• Knowledge of manual and mechanical welding techniques

Qualifications and Experience Levels:

• Experience in MIG/TIG Welder
• Experience in Stainless, Mild Steel and Aluminium an advantage
• Fabrication Experience- able to read drawing and assembly/weld
• Welding materials using the correct materials to join the metals together
• Proficient in English
• Professional Certification (e.g welding certificate) will be beneficial

Continual Improvement Policy:

Continuous improvement is at the core of the management strategy of Emtech and covers all aspects of the operation of the company. Continuous improvement activities drive organisational excellence to improve value delivery to all Emtech stakeholders including customers, employees, partners and society, thereby increasing the probability of long-term success as an organisation.

By implementing a culture of continuous improvement, the company will:

• Focus on understanding and satisfying the customer, external and internal
• Regularly review approaches and methods with improvement cycles and conclusions implemented
• Benchmark and regularly measure the performance of key processes
• Manage business using facts rather than opinion
• Maintain a culture of clear, open communication
• Work to reduce process-time in all aspects of the business
• Promote active teamwork as a normal way of achieving outcomes
• Recognise and promote improvement effort
• Develop a culture wherein continuous improvement involves everyone and the process of change becomes routine; and develops and values key partnerships with participants, customers, and other stakeholders

Additional Information:

Full training and PPE will be provided. Pay is dependent on qualifications & experience.

We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, and a positive work environment.

If you are a reliable, hardworking individual with a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Welder, Skilled Welder, Fabricator, Welding Technician, Fabricator Welder, Welding Engineer, Welding, Finishing Welder, Fabrication, Mig Welder, Mig Fabricator, Manufacturing Welder, Manufacturing Fabricator will also be considered for this role.