Red Recruitment Group Limited
Boom Assembly & Welding re-work technician
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Boom Assembly & Welding Rework Technician
Red Recruitment is seeking a Boom Assembly & Welding Rework Technician to join our client team in Kettering.
You will be responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient assembly of boom structures and related components. Welding rework is a secondary element of the role and is limited to authorized rectification or rework where required. All work must be completed in accordance with engineering drawings, bill of materials, work instructions, and quality instructions.
Duties
- Assemble boom sections, sub-assemblies, and associated mechanical components in accordance with engineering drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and customer specifications.
- Inspect supplier-welded boom structures and components for visible defects, damage, distortion, dimensional issues, or other non-conformities, and report concerns promptly to the Production manager or Quality team.
- Carry out minor MIG/MAG weld rectification, rework only when required and formally authorized.
- Complete all weld rectification in accordance with the approved engineering or Quality instruction, applicable welding procedure.
- Use measuring and inspection equipment to verify alignment, dimensions, fit-up, and finished quality, and record results where required.
- Fit pins, bushes, cylinders, hoses, cable-management components, and related hardware, where trained and instructed.
- Operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, lifting equipment, and production machinery safely and only where authorized and trained.
- Complete all production, quality, inspection, material traceability, and job documentation accurately and on time.
- Maintain a clean, tidy, and safe work area, and dispose of waste in accordance with Company and environmental procedures.
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Experience and Qualifications
- Proven experience in mechanical assembly, fitting, or a similar manufacturing role.
- Practical MIG/MAG welding experience sufficient to carry out occasional, controlled weld rectification to approved procedures and acceptance criteria.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, bills of materials, tolerances, and technical instructions.
- Competence in the safe use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and measuring instruments.
- Understanding of weld preparation, fit-up, visual inspection, and common weld defects, including when an issue must be escalated rather than rectified.
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-focused, methodical approach to work.
- Good communication and teamwork skills, with the confidence to raise concerns and ask for clarification when required.
- Reliable attendance and timekeeping, with the ability to manage workload and meet production deadlines.
- A positive attitude, self-motivation, and willingness to learn additional assembly and production skills.
- A current or previous recognized welding qualification/coding is desirable.
- Experience in mobile elevating work platforms, access equipment, vehicle-mounted platforms, or heavy plant is desirable.
- Ability to maintain concentration while carrying out detailed or repetitive tasks in a production environment.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and undertake manual handling, bending, reaching, and lifting in accordance with Company procedures and individual capability.
- Ability and willingness to wear the required personal protective equipment, including welding PPE, throughout relevant activities.
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Pay rate
14.50-17.00/ hour depending on experience
Working hours
- Monday to Thursday: 07:30-16:30
- Friday: 07:30-14:00
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Experience:
- Welding: 1 year (required)
- Mechanical assembly: 1 year (required)
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