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Welding Engineer

Oldbury
3 weeks ago
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Industrial Recruitment Solutions are currently recruiting for a Production/Welding Engineer for their Automotive Client in the West Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity to secure a permanent role within a well-established and growing business.

Hours:



10:00–18:00, Monday–Friday (37.5 hours/week)

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Support until 20:00 may be required if production issues arise

Pay Rate:

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Competitive (dependant on experience and ability)

Job Duties:

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Support production in setting up manual welding machines (both spot and projection)

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Set up CO2 and spot-welding robot cells as production requires

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Carry out jig and program changes on CO2 and spot-welding machines (robot and manual)

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Support production in solving problems and breakdowns in a professional manner, ensuring production is back up and running as soon as possible

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Programme new jobs to be processed through camera poke yoke systems

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Take responsibility for upkeep of machines and report any issues to the production engineering team

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Ensure that any MaintainX job cards raised are completed in a timely manner

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Adhere to health and safety, environmental and quality policies and procedures, and make sure department colleagues do the same

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Manufacture and repair welding fixtures, check gauges and related equipment as required

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Provide support to new projects’ team for the introduction of new business, including trial runs and process validation

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Communicate efficiently with colleagues and stakeholders, delivering accurate information

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Perform any additional tasks within the role’s capabilities, or as directed by the process engineering team or other members of staff

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Undertake pass-off checks on parts when the Quality team is unavailable

Key Issues:

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Support production in meeting its weekly goals

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Support new projects team with the introduction of new work into the business

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Ensure all daily maintenance is kept up to date in your area

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Look at OEE on existing processes and carry out improvements

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Support in the design and manufacturing of weld fixtures

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Help the Quality department solve production-related quality issues

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Be a team player and communicate effectively at all levels

Requirements:

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Knowledge of press work

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Knowledge of PLC systems

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Experience with CO2, spot, and projection welding

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Robot programming knowledge (Fanuc or Motoman)

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NVQ or C&G in mechanical engineering (desirable)

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Forklift licence (desirable)

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Abrasive wheel regulations knowledge (desirable)

Application Instructions:at IRS Dudley

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