Welder (Production / Manufacturing) Aerospace / Defence sector. The Welder is responsible for undertaking a variety of processes – welding and brazing operations, carry out welding required by maintenance and support and aid the R&D development process.
Areas of Responsibility:
* To carry out brazing of low temperature silver and high temperature brass work to BS EN:12797:2000 standards including stud plates, trombone tubes and single end fitting pipes
* To carry out welding of aluminium and stainless steel to AWSD17.1/D17.1M:2010-AMD1 certification standards.
* Set and operate the spot welder, deburr, polish clean and carry out ball bearing tests on all welding and brazing work to required standards
* To carry out Proof of Concept and other development welding activities as required
* To carry out welding work in support of the maintenance team as required.
* Undertake self-inspection and quality checks.
* Carry out 5S duties and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
* Ensure all relevant Health and Safety regulations are always adhered to including Risk Assessments, COSHH Assessments, SSW’s arising from RA’s/COSHH and Material Safety Data Sheets
* To monitor the fitness for purpose of tools and equipment and provide for their replacement and/or recalibration so that tools and equipment are in good condition and suitable for purpose at all times and in order to avoid damage of goods, property and harm to oneself or other employees
* To report any dangerous practices and other dangers such as faulty equipment to local supervision so that all operations are safe at all times.
* To undertake any formal training in-house or external relevant to the job and adopt modern practices within the Department
Education & Qualifications:
* Good standard of education GCSEs including English and Maths
Specific / Technical Skill
* Familiar with engineering hand tools.
* Basic understanding of measuring equipment
* High/Low Temp Brazing and TiG Welding
Person Specification:
* Manual dexterity
* Good interpersonal skills – Team Player
* Physically fit, reliable and conscientious
* Basic administration routines
* Wiling to learn
The permanent position will offer you, Life / Medical / Pension plans and also 35 hours per working week, 26 days holiday all within a exciting environment and great Team working environment. You will require SC clearance for the position and as such you need to hold a British Passport, been resident and holding UK Passport for a minimum of 10 years to achieve SC clearance.