Weld Cell Operator

Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of fluid technology solutions based in the UK is seeking a Weld Cell Operator to manage automated weld machines. This role involves producing components following precise specifications, performing inspections using gauges and other measuring tools, and upholding rigorous safety standards. The ideal candidate must exhibit basic welding skills and possess problem-solving abilities, along with a proactive attitude towards continuous improvement. Competitive salary and substantial benefits are offered, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

27 days holiday allowance

Comprehensive private healthcare

Enhanced pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions with attention to detail.
• Understanding of safe EHS practices.
• Proactive and flexible approach to task completion.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate automated weld machines.
• Produce parts according to specifications.
• Inspect parts using various measuring equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness and performance of machines.

Skills

Basic weld operating experience

Basic experience with measuring equipment

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work in a team

Good organisation and time management skills

Education

Basic engineering drawing competency

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Weld Cell Operator

To set and operate automated weld machines. You will focus on setting automatic weld machines, producing parts to drawing, deburring, cleaning and packaging, inspecting parts with measuring equipment (gauges, verniers, micrometers), completing SOPs, maintaining production rates and machine cleanliness, complying with EHS practices, upholding Company Core Values, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, performing other duties as required, and driving your personal development plan.

Responsibilities

• Setting automatic weld machines
• Producing parts to drawing, deburring, cleaning and packaging to set procedure
• Inspecting parts using measuring equipment, Gauges, Verniers, Micrometers, etc.
• Completing SOPs, maintaining production rates, workplace organisation, FLOAC, maintenance and cleanliness of machine equipment
• Understanding and complying with Company Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) practices, identifying areas for improvement and supporting related initiatives
• Understanding and complying with the Company Core Values
• Engaging, suggesting and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and projects, as required
• Being flexible to complete other duties when required
• Developing and driving your own personal development plan

Qualifications

• Company Core Values at all times
• Basic weld operating experience
• Basic experience with measuring equipment
• Inspecting parts using vernier/micrometer and gauges
• Basic engineering drawing competency
• Ability to work to production plans and timed production rates
• Ability to work to daily plans and tasks using numeracy and literacy skills
• Understanding of operating and applying safe EHS practices
• Awareness of Continuous Improvement (CI) tools such as Six Sigma, 5Y, etc.
• Skills are the ability to do something well; competencies are applied skills—a mixture of knowledge, ability and attitude
• Ability to follow instructions
• Attention to detail to maintain high levels of quality
• Proactive and flexible approach
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently as required
• Good organisation and time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to train others

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The Steam Thermal Solutions business is one of three businesses within Spirax Group. Spirax Sarco and Gestra, are our two brands that form Steam Thermal Solutions and are global leaders in the supply of engineered solutions for the design, provision and maintenance of efficient industrial and commercial steam systems. Steam Thermal Solutions has global coverage across 67 operating units (called OpCos), organised into four Divisions: EMEA, APAC, Americas, Gestra.

Spirax Group is a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.

Our Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer, and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 165 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!

Our Purpose, supported by our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make a difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.

Benefits

You will receive a competitive salary (and a discretionary bonus), flexible working and excellent benefits including 27 days holiday allowance (before bank holidays), 3 days’ paid volunteering leave, comprehensive private healthcare, enhanced pension plan, life assurance, optional participation in a Share Ownership Plan, free onsite parking, flexible benefits, and access to a personal discounts’ portal. We also offer a range of additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan.

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group

We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.

We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.

We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include gender‑neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more. Learn more at https://www.spiraxgroup.com/en/life-at-spirax/our-inclusive-group/our-inclusion-commitments.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form or notify our recruitment partners.