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Date Posted:2024-02-19 Country:United Kingdom Location:HS Marston Aerospace Limited, Wobaston Road, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, WV10 6QJ Position Role Type:Unspecified POSITION TITLE: Skilled Welder DIVISION: Collins Aerospace BUSINESS AREA: Power and Controls DEPARTMENT: Operations REPORTING TO: Production Supervisor LOCATION: Wolverhampton GRADE: PM ABOUT US: Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together Rockwell Collins and UTC Aerospace Systems, Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. Every 1.4 seconds a flight around the world takes off – and our work is on it. We propel aerospace, defence and the other industries we support far beyond imagination, but there is more work to be done. We need your ideas, inspiration and solutions to continue to help us redefine aerospace. ROLE & PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: Profile The role has responsibility for the safe and efficient management of night shift operations to achieve customer satisfaction, quality, delivery and cost. This currently will cover activity within AMS, Dye Pen, Machining, Core build and Vacuum Braze departments. Please note that this will be subject to change as the needs of the business dictate. Accountable for delivering rigorous Safety (S), Quality (Q), Delivery (D), Cost (C, Lean (L)/People (P) targets across the function, introducing new products and processes and unleashing the departments potential.Responsibilities:
- Perform TIG welding and brazing on aluminium products
- Read and interpret engineering drawings to execute welds accurately
- To set-up and operate TIG welding equipment safely, to ensure optimum performance
- Conduct inspection on welds to ensure they meet company and aerospace standards
- Work with the production team to meet project targets and deadlines
- Continue ongoing internal and external training to welding certification requirements
- Ensure working environment is clean, organised and meets safety and company standards
- NVQ/City & Guilds or similar vocational qualification in welding & fabrication or relevant engineering subject (Time served will also be considered depending on relevant experience)
- Proven experience as a TIG Welder with significant experience with aluminium products
- Familiar with thin gauge sheet metal welding 0.5 – 3.5mm
- Experience working to high tolerance
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Experience working to certified or highly regulated standards is preferred
- Welding certification standards would be advantageous but not essential
- Experience in aerospace, motorsport or similar industries is advantageous but not essential
- Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
- Competitive salary
- Company performance bonus scheme
- Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
- Private medical insurance
- Comprehensive health cash plan
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships)
- Structured training & opportunities to progress
- Opportunity to join ERGs (employee resource groups), participate in community projects & much more!
About the Company
At Collins Aerospace, we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Our employees tackle... Read more