Sheet Metal Worker

GPW Recruitment currently have a new opportunity for a Fabricator / Sheet Metal Workerfor an ongoing contractbased in Manchester.

Our Trafford Park based client have opportunities in their workshop and can offer a temporary to permanent contract.

SALARY: £18 PH Midweek, Increased Overtime rates available for midweek and Weekends

WORKING HOURS: Weekly Base Hours 39, plus overtime for Midweek and Weekend hours.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the accurate TIG Welding, Fabrication of components across a variety of materials for the food industry/hygiene sectors
• Accurately weld, fabricate & assemble complex assemblies to technical drawings ensuring a quality build
• Follow assembly, inspection and testing procedures
• Be competent in using machinery to complete folding and rolling processes
• Follows health and safety standards and complies with building codes
• Follow engineering drawings and instructions for each job
• Check dimensions and thicknesses of materials to be welded
• Prepare and set out sections to be joined or repaired
• Calibrate tools and machinery
• Operate TIG/MIG welding equipment
• Inspect and test welds and joins, using precision measuring instruments

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

We value everyone’s skills and experiences but for this role are looking for people who have:

• Experience of working with a variety of metals to create fabrications/equipment for the food industry
• An excellent Welder/Fabricator/ Sheet Metal Worker
• Have the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• Visual weld inspection experience would be an advantage
• Professional manner
• Very accurate attention to detail
• Willing to learn and adapt skillset
• Proven workplace experience

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS

• An NVQ to level 3 in Welding and Fabrication or equivalent
• Experience of Coded Welding is an advantage
• CSCS card