Welder Fabricator

Company:

Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Welder to join an industry leading organisation and the world’s largest Caterpillar dealership at our Flagship workshop based in Cannock. within this role you will play an active role in the welding operations to ensure all work is completed to achieve the agreed service delivery date and at the quoted costs.

Job Description:

At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including:

• Salary - £16.60 - £18.90 p/h (£37,100 - £42,200 basic per annum)

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)

• Annual Bonus

• Healthcare benefit (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents)

• Access to company share scheme

• Up to 7% pension (matched by company)

• Refer a friend bonus (£1000 if successful)

• Employee reward platform (retails discounts and other employee rewards)

• Laptop + phone

• Company share scheme

Duties:

• Providing support in welding and material investigations
• Operation of welding equipment
• ⁠Following standard operating procedures in the safe set up and operation of welding equipment
• Visual inspection of completed welds to contract acceptance standards / project requirements
• Providing support in qualification / substantiation of Weld pieces 
• Carrying out daily equipment checks, ensuring that any faults are reported immediately
• Following basic technical drawings to complete work within specification

About you:

• Experienced Welder Mig welder with a strong welding & fabrication background (Apprentice trained C&G / NVQ would be beneficial)
• Proficient in MIG welding (TIG would be of benefit )
• Proficient working on mild steel
• Familiar welding heavy plate and structural steel
• Have an understanding of weld defects and causes
• Experience using hand tools and preheating equipment
• Able to set up welding machinery, power settings etc
• Able to read and follow technical drawings
• Able to work as a part of a team, or individually
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety procedures
• Fabrication experience would be an advantage

If you’re a skilled welder fabricator ready to contribute your expertise to the world’s largest Caterpillar dealer, we’d like to hear from you

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.