Spot Welder

Job Title: Spot Welder
Location: West Bromwich
Pay Rate: £11.44 - £12.50 per hour (depending on experience) + 22% shift allowance

Working Hours:

• Total: 39 hours per week, following a 2-week rotating shift pattern.
• Shift 1: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am - 2:00 pm; Friday, 6:00 am - 1:00 pm.
• Shift 2: Monday to Thursday, 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm.

Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Resistance Welding Technician to join our dynamic team in West Bromwich. This role is integral to ensuring the production of high-quality welded components across various materials. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to upholding safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setup & Operation: Efficiently set up, adjust, and operate resistance welding machines to meet production requirements.
• Maintenance & Troubleshooting: Perform regular maintenance and swiftly troubleshoot equipment issues to maintain peak performance.
• Blueprint Interpretation: Read and accurately interpret blueprints, specifications, and work orders to define precise welding requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect welded joints using visual and mechanical techniques to verify they meet stringent specifications.
• Process Monitoring: Continuously monitor the welding process, making real-time machine adjustments to ensure consistent quality output.
• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers and production teams to refine and optimize welding processes.
• Record Keeping: Maintain comprehensive records of machine settings, maintenance activities, and production outcomes.
• Safety Compliance: Strictly adhere to all safety guidelines, fostering a secure work environment for all team members.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience: Demonstrated experience in resistance welding within a manufacturing environment.
• Technical Expertise: Strong mechanical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and repair welding machinery.
• Standards Familiarity: Knowledge of industry-standard welding procedures and inspection methods.
• Drawing Proficiency: Competence in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Teamwork & Independence: Ability to work effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for prolonged periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with potential exposure to noise, heat, and metal particulates.

Benefits Package:

• 25 days of annual leave.
• Festive shutdown during Christmas.
• Company-wide bonus scheme.
• Service and recognition awards.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive company pension plan.
• Life assurance coverage at 4x annual salary.
• Discounted gym memberships.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies.
• Complimentary annual flu vaccination vouchers.
• Access to an employee assistance program, including virtual GP services available 24/7.
• Cash health plan.
• Free home cybersecurity training.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Free onsite parking.

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