Welder

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As a Welder you will deliver high-quality welds following MRP schedules and company standards. We require strong observational skills and a commitment to maintaining safety and quality procedures.

You will report to the Line Manager and be located at Westinghouse Precision Fabrications, Castle Donington, Derby. Shift – Days 39hrs (Monday – Thursday 7/8am – 4/5pm & Friday 7/8am – 12/1pm)

Key Responsibilities:

• Be able to perform any general duties or tasks required by Management

• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times (H & S)

• Ensure productivity is maintained to the required standard

• Maintain discipline within your area

• Control your Time Management to ensure delivery of the products are met

• Promote good team morale in your area

• Implementation of policies, procedures and working documents

• Assist in training of employees

• Support the Management Team

• Update daily tick lists and charts within the required time limit

• Assist other employees with quality situations as and

• Highlight Quality problems to the Line Manager and/or Production Controller

• Able to perform production work with reference to the Skill Matrix

• Continuous improvements relating to this position and assisting the business to identify opportunities for improvement.

Welding Responsibilities:

• Accurately log work hours and production data in the system

• Follow MRP schedules and table layouts to meet production deadlines

• Use micrometers, verniers, and digital measuring tools with confidence

• Operate all relevant inspection gauges and welding fixtures

• Apply Data Cards and SOPs consistently within the welding area

• Perform visual weld inspections and follow quality and welding procedures

• Read and interpret technical drawings to ISO and BS standards

• Draft and review welding-related SOPs

• Manage welding consumables and ensure availability

• Participate in quality meetings and support issue resolution

Qualifications:

• Competent in the visual inspection methods

• Able to refer to Quality Procedures and SOP's

• TIG qualified or competently trained approved welder

• Able to perform quality and consistent welds

• Experience in welding small gauge material

• Confident in working to process instructions

• Familiar with Data card requirements

• Able to read drawings and refer to work instruction

• Understanding of NCR processes

• Work to MRP requirements

• Familiar with tooling, jigs and acceptance fixtures

• Confident to use Micrometres, Verniers and digital equipment

• Competent in using equipment in your working area

• Familiar with performing weld tests for approval to weld product

Why Westinghouse? 

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals. 

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive remuneration
• Great benefits for your convenience and safety:
• Peer-to-peer recognition program. 
• DC Pension plan
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting Westinghouse UK Nuclear | Westinghouse. 

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