Welder Fabricator

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Effectively report any HSE or productivity issues through the correct channels
• Work to achieve high quality in the assembly and welding of component parts
• Fit up and weld using SMAW and GMAW processes.
• Perform arc and oxy-acetylene welding, cutting and brazing on various ferrous and nonferrous metals, in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Be proficient in the use of all welding equipment, machinery and tooling used in the Fabrication Shop.
• Work to weekly production schedule highlighting any key areas which may prevent achieving daily targets
• Interpret weld procedures, engineering drawings from sketches, materials and electronic images identifying the most efficient, cost effective solution without compromising quality or safety
• Maintain welder traceability (when applicable)
• Follow recognised procedures for issuing and returning of welding consumables from stores (rods, wire, flux)
• Notify the Supervisor of any mistakes, omissions or alterations necessary to drawings or bills of material
• Contribute to the development of systems and improvement in working practices and processes
• Accurately complete details on time sheets/Kronos electronic timekeeping - return them to the Supervisor daily and on completion of a specific jobs
• Participate in resolving assembly and production issues
• Complete regular preventive maintenance
• Report malfunctions to Maintenance as needed
• Maintain production area housekeeping 
• Minimize waste by using/disposing of raw materials and consumable items efficiently

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Strategic

• Able to understand, evaluate and apply technical information and functional skills (Functional & technical)
• Capable of keeping abreast of an evolving portfolio of products, services and systems (Technical learning)
• Has solutions and suggestions that are effective in addressing the problem at hand (Problem Solving)

Operating

• Able to apportion time effectively to complete tasks (Time management)
• Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks (Informing)

Energy and Drive

• Will be energized by challenges and drawn towards opportunities (Action orientated)

Personal and Interpersonal

• Imbued with a strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) (Customer focus)
• A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems (Peer relationships)
• Will hear people out and absorb the speaker's message before responding or acting (Listening)

• Time served apprenticeship or HND in a relevant subject

• Working knowledge within a welding & manufacturing environment including the preparation of components

• Working knowledge of offshore skid manufacturing processes

• Ability to read engineering drawings, where applicable
• Fabrication techniques
• MiG, Tig, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting.

Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and department/area work instructions. 

Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.

Carry out all duties safely and in accordance with the Health & Safety Policy, Employee Handbook, procedures, training and instruction.

To be safety conscious and report any safety hazards to the HSE representative.