Welder

Overview

MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Welder in our Welding department. 

Role: 

This role reports directly to the Welding Supervisor. The role is to work as part of a fast-paced fabrication team within a busy and innovative engineering workshop. There is a high level of autonomy within the role. The successful applicant can expect a 4 day working week with a competitive salary. 

Duties will include:

• Making sure that all relevant information and associated paperwork within the works order is available prior to starting.
• Checking that material issued matches the requirements of the drawings and work order information sheets.
• Checking the WPS against the drawings and/or weld logs
• Checking all welding consumables issued are correct against the WPS and are applicable for the job.
• Recording and completing paperwork associated with work packs.
• Demonstrating a high standard of Health and Safety and housekeeping.
• Carrying out any other miscellaneous tasks that you are suitably trained for.
• Any other delegated responsibilities as instructed by the appropriate line managers.

Essential skills, experience and knowledge. 

• Be a time served welder having served a recognised Apprenticeship.
• Experience in a similar role.
• Have experience of reading engineering/technical drawings and making to specification.
• Have excellent communications skills.
• Be comfortable working in a busy environment and be able to use your initiative and plan in advance.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change.
• Be self-motivated with a good work ethic and attention to detail is essential.