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T&I Submerged Arc Welding Machine Operative
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ASD Westok
ASD Westok commenced manufacturing cellular beams for the UK steelwork industry in the late 1980s. Today, ASD Westok designs, supplies and fabricates a mix of cellular, plated, curved and shallow floor and roof beams for a wide variety of projects across the UK, Ireland and further afield. These schemes range in scale from modest small-scale projects to complex, award-winning developments featuring the biggest players in our industry.
We are passionate about sustainability and aim to transform our industry by playing an active role in building a sustainable future for our employees, customers, community and future generations.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced T&I Submerged Arc Welding Machine Operative to operate and monitor a submerged arc welding machine used within our manufacturing/fabrication operations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting up, operating and monitoring the machine to produce high-quality welds in line with approved welding procedures, production requirements and quality standards. The role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, accuracy and productivity, together with the ability to identify and respond to issues during the welding process.
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Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 2:00pm-10:00pm. Working from our Leeds Westok Site LS10 1SE.
What You'll Be Doing
- Set up and safely operate the T&I submerged arc welding machine.
- Follow welding procedures, work instructions, drawings and production specifications.
- Monitor welding parameters and the welding process to ensure consistent weld quality.
- Carry out routine checks and adjustments to the machine and associated equipment.
- Identify welding defects, machine issues or abnormalities and report them appropriately.
- Complete required production, inspection and quality documentation.
- Maintain equipment and work areas to a good standard of housekeeping.
- Work closely with welding, fabrication, inspection and quality personnel.
- Comply with all company Health & Safety, quality and environmental procedures.
- Meet required production targets while maintaining a high standard of workmanship.
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you'll have:
- Previous experience operating submerged arc welding equipment is highly desirable.
- Experience operating T&I submerged arc welding equipment would be an advantage.
- Experience within a fabrication, engineering, pipe manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
- Good understanding of welding processes and weld quality requirements.
- Ability to follow technical instructions and welding procedures accurately.
- Good attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and safety.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a production team.
- Potential employees will need to undertake weld repairs, to do this they would need to complete fillet weld qualifications in MIG welding process.
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What's In It For You?
We recognise that great people make great businesses. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Life assurance
- Contributory pension scheme (5% employee contribution matched by ASD)
- Retail and restaurant discounts
- Gym and health club discounts
- Holiday Trading Scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Medicash healthcare plan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing support
Safety Comes First
Safety is at the heart of everything we do. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe working environment, all employees are subject to pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol testing. ASD operates a zero-tolerance policy.
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