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Welders required Sittingbourne 16/09/24
JobMatcha Recruitment now operate on civil, rail, construction and manufacturing projects across the UK and pride ourselves on empowering the worker by using our award winning technology to match workers to jobs.
We offer to upskill our workers and to maintain our workforce from project to project.
Responsibilities
* Read drawings and take or read measurements to plan layout and procedures
* 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)
* Operate angle grinders to prepare the parts that must be welded
* Align components using calipers, rulers etc. and clamp pieces
* Weld components using manual or semi-automatic welding equipment in various positions (vertical, horizontal or overhead)
* Repair machinery and other components by welding pieces and filling gaps
* Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws
* Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
* Maintain Welding certification as required
* Use all relevant PPE as determined by the Health and Safety Handbook
Skills and Requirements
* Proven experience as welder
* Experience using a variety of welding equipment and procedures (TIG, MMA etc.)
* Experience in using electrical or manual tools (saws, squares, callipers etc.)
* Ability to read and interpret technical documents and drawings
* Knowledge of relative safety standards and willingness to use protective clothing (face-shield, gloves etc.)
* Deftness and attention to detail
Key Information:
* Working hours - Monday to Thursday and early finish Friday.
* Location Sittingbourne, Kent
* Ongoing work for an experinced Welder
* Salary £17.55 per hour with overtime at 1.5 rate.
Competencies and Requirements for the position:
* Must have Right to Work in the UK
* Experience as Welder is essential. CSCS/JIB card in welding is desirable
Benefits:
* 24hr management support
* PPE Supplied
* Paid weekly and payroll support
* 25 days leave each year, plus bank holidays.
* 4x salary death in service
* Four and a half day week. (half day Friday)
If interested in the role of a Welder then please apply ASAP