Welder

Duties / Responsibilities (Including Objectives of the role):

Role purpose: 

Welding of Fabricated assemblies using Mig/Mag,Spot welding and/or Tig welding processes. 

Duties:

  • Manufacture of assemblies to drawings/process/instructions using various welding equipment
  • Machine start-up, set-up and programme selection
  • Knowledge of welding equipment being used
  • Use of Grinding Wheels, Drills, Power Saw and various other tools as appropriate
  • Inspection and testing of assemblies prior to finishing operations
  • Ensure processes are followed at all times
  • To be able to work in a structured manner  
  • Completion of batch cards
  • Identification of maintenance concerns & first level resolution
  • Moving parts to next operation
  • Work in accordance with Health & Safety guidelines including keeping work area and machine clean and tidy
  • Responsible for using and keeping in good condition P.P.E.equipment supplied at all times
  • Meet quality & production targets as set by the area supervisor

Qualifications and Experience (Essential & Desirable criteria)

 Essentials:

  • A qualification related to welding and fabrication
  •  General Fabrication and welding - MIG/MAG & TIG
  • Knowledge of equipment used in welding and fabrication
  • Attention to detail and good communication skills
  • The ability to read engineering drawings
  • General Fabrication and sheet metal
  • Good communication skills
  • Reliable, self disciplined, trustworthy and enthusiastic
  • Flexible to work changes

Desirable:

  • GCSE or equivalent in Maths or English 
  • Fabrication and welding of light to medium gauge materials up to 8mm thick and TIG weld 
  • Understand and use a Kanban system
  • The ability to read complex engineering drawings

Other information

Benefits:

A career at Lotus brings with it a range of benefits you would expect from a large premium brand employer, including:

  • Company pension scheme
  • 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
  • Private medical insurance
  • Life assurance