Aerospace Welder

Department: Press Shop & Heat Treatments

Role Summary:
Our client in Hamble, Southampton is seeking a skilled and experienced aerospace welder / brazer to be part of the Press Shop & Heat Treatments department. The successful applicant will be an Aerospace approved welder and have completed an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in engineering processes such as mechanical or aeronautical engineering, with a basic understanding of materials utilized in the aviation industry and related processes.

Shift Details & Pay:
Early Shift: Monday to Thursday (06:00 - 14:15), Friday (06:00 - 12:00). Pay: £30 UMB or £22.23 PAYE + Holiday.

Role Expectations:
Key responsibilities include welding to aerospace standards, maintaining compliance with quality and safety protocols, and contributing to team initiatives.

Experience Requirements:
Specific expertise in TIG welding, light gauge aluminium alloys, and aerospace-standard certifications like BCAR A8-10. Experience in training/mentoring others in welding techniques is a significant advantage.

Essential Responsibilities:

1. EHS - Promote a safe workplace environment without risk to health and minimize the impact on the environment. Ensure all Environmental, Health and Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to, and all accidents and incidents are reported.
2. Clocking and Booking - Ensure that all required clockings (time and attendance) and bookings (job costings) are made accurately and timely.
3. Housekeeping - Ensure that workstations are kept clean and maintained, with all tools and equipment stored correctly. Uphold a clear desk policy.
4. Quality - Ensure that all Quality standards, processes, and procedures are complied with. All work is completed with care and attention, minimizing wastage.
5. Cost Management - Support cost reduction and management initiatives through reducing unnecessary expenditure.
6. Knowledge & Skills - Keep knowledge and training up to date for necessary operations to achieve specification and acceptable standards for your role. For example, Approved Operator (AO) stamp(s) to be kept up to date.
7. Team Working - Actively participate in team meetings and be prepared to share knowledge, coach, and mentor trainees when required. Be willing to be trained in other areas.

Role Specific Responsibilities:
Will include but is not limited to:

1. Aerospace approved welder having completed an NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification, ideally a Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering.
2. Actively partake in training other personnel in welding and be the site's subject matter expert in welding / brazing.
3. The ability to manually TIG weld various types of metallic components including aluminium alloys, in accordance with aerospace standards.
4. Must have the capability to carry out welding techniques on light gauge aluminium alloys.
5. Have held certification in accordance with, or equivalent to CAA's BCAR A8-10.
6. Undertake other welding methods to support the business when necessary.
7. Operate as part of a team and work closely with quality and engineering to assist in the generation of Standard Operating Procedures.
8. Adopt a positive 'can do' attitude to problem-solving.
9. Process, interpret, and evaluate components to customer drawings and specifications.
10. Will be subject to successful approval of periodic welding test pieces as required.
11. Be prepared to share knowledge, train when required, holding a TA stamp to over-stamp work and be willing to be trained in other areas.
12. Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role.

Requirements:

1. Methodical with great attention to detail.
2. Proven understanding of engineering documents.
3. Basic IT skills.
4. Good written and oral communication skills.
5. Proven ability to actively participate in a team culture.
6. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
7. Experience in training / mentoring others in welding techniques.

Security Clearance:
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Adherence to ITAR restrictions.