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Fabricator – MIG/Tig Welder
Roots Systems Ltd are World Leaders in the design, manufacture and production of skid mounted rotary compressors for the oil and gas industry.
We invest in advanced machinery and seek out opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, whilst our streamlined production flow allows us to deliver on-time.
We are proud to be a family business and work as a team so all of our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.
If you are customer focussed, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking to recruit a number of Fabricator – MIG/Tig Welders based in Blaenavon, Wales.
The Fabricator – MIG/Tig Welder is responsible for the fabrication and welding of light to medium gauge steel in line with the detailed engineering drawing provided, occasionally liaising with other departments of the fabrication shop to ensure the fabrication is to the standard required.
Our ideal candidate will have a Fabrication and/or Welding qualification or time served apprenticeship. Experience of working in a fabrication environment (engineering or metal work) is essential.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- Read, interpret and follow engineering plans, drawings and instructions to ensure exact specifications of output
- Fabricating work in various gauge metals (light to medium)
- MIG welding (predominately mild steel)
- Tig welding (predominately stainless steel)
- Grinding/polishing fabricated items by using various handheld tools and/or dedicated material finishing machinery
- Perform quality checks to ensure products meet quality standards
- Ensure production times are met
- Perform all work in accordance with quality standards and safety procedures
- Maintain machinery and tools using preventative maintenance methods
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment
To succeed in this role you will need good communication and organisational skills. You will be self-motivated with a desire to set high standards of work performance for yourself.
You will be a team player and have the ability to work using your own initiative. A positive outlook and ‘can do’ approach to tasks is essential.
Benefits of working for the Rotolok Group
- Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
- Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees
- Basic hours.
- Workshop (38 hours per week):
Monday to Thursday – 07.30 to 16.00
Friday – 07.30 to 13.30
- Generous Bonus Scheme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 30 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
- Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
- Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)
- Employee Support and Perks Package
- Free car parking
- Investment in our employees through learning and development
- Flexible and family friendly policies
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Mark Waugh on 01453 826581.
CLOSING DATE: 31 March 2023
DESIGN DRAUGHTSPERSON
Roots Systems Ltd are World Leaders in the design, manufacture and production of skid mounted rotary compressors for the oil and gas industry.
We invest in advanced machinery and seek out opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, whilst our streamlined production flow allows us to deliver on-time.
We are proud to be a family business and work as a team so all of our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.
If you are customer focussed, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.
For this role candidates will need to hold a suitable engineering qualification or have proven demonstrable experience. Understanding and experience in the specifications, standards, requirements and expectations of design of equipment within petrochemical / renewables industry is essential.
Experience of piping layout/skid package design and/or rotating machinery would be an advantage.
This role would ideally suit somebody who values the importance of attention to detail and has the ability to work using their own initiative whilst also being part of a team. Excellent communication skills and being commercially aware are essential for the role.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- Working closely with the Project Engineering department using SolidWorks 3D to produce drawings to meet both clients and production requirements. These can range from component parts to full skid package layouts, both mechanical and electrical (wiring).
- Taking full note of standard engineering practice and clients contract specific requirements – in particular noting materials of construction, inspection requirements and regulatory requirements
- Taking part in production/project review meetings to ensure timescales are adhered to
- Assisting in raising Bills of Materials for sub-assemblies, piping, bolting etc and assisting in the purchasing procedure to ensure timely arrival of required materials (liaising with Production Engineers)
- Maintaining drawing logs and documented evidence of issues for the production department within our ISO 9001 system
- Assisting with the raising of other technical documentation as required to meet Roots contractual commitments
- Production of material and weld traceability maps. Assisting in collating Manufacturing Record Books.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and a willingness to be flexible for business requirements.
Benefits of working for the Rotolok Group
- Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Annual company pay review and individual merit award review
- Overtime available to workshop hourly paid employees
- Basic hours.
Office (37.5 hours per week):
Monday to Thursday – 08.30 to 17.00
Friday – 08.30 to 14.30
[30 minutes unpaid lunch break each day]
- Generous Bonus Scheme
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- 30 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
- Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period)
- Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period)
- Employee Support and Perks Package
- Free car parking
- Investment in our employees through learning and development
- Flexible and family friendly policies
We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact Roots Systems Limited on 01453 826581.
CLOSING DATE: 31 March 2023