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Welder

? Derby | ? Full-Time | ? £18.01 per hour

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Welder to join our busy manufacturing operation at our Derby site. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a high-performance aerospace environment, where quality, precision, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do.

Working Hours: 39 hours

Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm

Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm

Benefits:

* Competitive hourly rate

* Overtime available

* Pension

* 25 Days Annual Holiday plus 8 statutory days

* BUPA Healthcare

* Long Service awards

* Death in Service

* Free onsite Parking

Purpose of role and accountabilities:

Experienced TIG welder required at Gardner aerospace Derby working in our welding department manufacturing components for the aerospace industry. Some job specific training will be available.

* TIG welding of Aluminium aircraft components

* Adjust sheet parts to fit weld jig

* Use Measuring equipment to confirm parts to drawing

* Strict adherence to health and safety, and standard operation protocols expected

* As part of your role you will be asked to support the Energy team and consider energy reduction and savings within the scope of your role leading to continuous improvement.

* Commitment to continual improvement in manufacturing, quality, health, safety environmental, energy and sustainability management.

Core skills/attributes needed:

* Aluminum welding experience in thin gauge sheet material is required

* Ability to understand and work from drawings would be an advantage

* Have some fabrication experience using various basic hand tools

* Good practical skills

* Ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver parts on time

* Problem analysis and decision making

* Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and other modern manufacturing methods

* Adhere and follow ISO 50001/14001/45001/9001 procedures

The employee must also strive to support the elements of the SQCDP framework of the wider Gardner business;

➢ Safety: work in line with all accredited company safety standards in order to provide a safe working environment for all

➢ Quality: support the quality accreditations across the business to ensure the delivery of a ‘right first time’ performance

➢ Cost: support the continuous improvements in cost reduction activities across the company in order to deliver increased profitability and value for money to our customers and stakeholders

➢ Delivery: drive improvement in delivery performance to continually exceed customer expectations and targets

➢ People: support organisational capability and influence cultural change by embracing diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and community