Key responsibilities
- Prepare and correctly position metal door, frame and component parts in welding jigs and fixtures before production.
- Set up and operate robotic MIG welding equipment and, where required, support TIG welding or manual finishing
- operations.
- Load or select approved welding programmes, check operating parameters and make authorised adjustments to
- achieve consistent weld quality.
- Inspect welded assemblies for alignment, distortion, weld appearance, penetration and dimensional accuracy against
- drawings and specifications.
- Identify and correct routine issues involving the robot, welding torch, wire feed, gas supply, fixtures, sensors and
- component positioning.
- Work closely with production, engineering and quality personnel when introducing new door or frame variants,
- fixtures or welding programmes.
- Record production, quality and downtime information and report recurring faults or non-conforming parts promptly.
- Meet agreed production targets while protecting the quality and performance requirements of Fireblock products.
- Keep the robotic welding cell, fixtures and surrounding work area clean, organised and safe, and manage welding
- consumables responsibly.
- Follow all company health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE, manual-handling equipment and
- forklift equipment where trained and authorised.
Requirements
- Candidate profile
- Practical experience in welding, metal fabrication, sheet-metal work, engineering production or a similar
- manufacturing environment.
- A basic understanding of MIG welding and weld quality is desirable. TIG welding knowledge would be an advantage
- but is not essential.
- An interest in robotics, automation and modern manufacturing processes, with the ability to follow structured
- operating instructions.
- Good attention to detail and a careful approach to quality, component identification and dimensional accuracy.
- Ability to read or learn to read engineering drawings, job sheets and production instructions.
- A dependable, safety-conscious and team-focused approach, with the confidence to raise problems and ask for
- guidance during training.
- Forklift experience or a forklift licence would be an advantage. Training may be provided where required.