Welder Fabricator
Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.
About the job and your team
Reporting to the Anodizing & Value Add Manager, the Welder Fabricator would be required to manufacture Jigs to support in the Anodising process, this will be the majority of the workload, the welder fabricator will also be required to support other areas of the site with fabrication requirements.
You will work on
- Use Welders and torches to produce heat and solder together components made from aluminium and other metals.
- Consults drawings in order to execute jobs and tasks to specification.
- Assess equipment, structures, materials and job specifications for appropriate welding positions and methods.
- Monitors equipment for appropriate usage and temperature.
- Maintains a thorough knowledge of universal standards and specifications in order to meet legal requirements.
- Operates specialised machinery for challenging contracts.
- Setting up components for welding according to specifications.
- Test and inspect welded surfaces and structure to discover flaws.
- Maintain equipment in a condition that does not compromise safety
What we offer you
- 27 days annual leave entitlement + 8 bank holidays
- Refer a friend bonus up to £1000
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Discount and Cashback Reward Schemes across multiple retailers
- Life Insurance Cover
- Employee Health Programme
- Retirement Support
- Occupational Sick Pay after 12 months of employment
- Long Service Awards
- Career Development & Training Programmes Pathway
- Site STRIVE Female Network
- Site Wellness Network
Your qualifications and skills
- Professional certification (AWS welding certificate) is essential
- Coded Welder is preferable
- NVQ in fabrication and welding is desirable
- Previous welding experience
- Experience in using a variety of welding equiptment (MIG, tig)
- AWS Welding Certificate is essential
- Coded Welder is desriable
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Hydro values diverse skills and perspectives among employees. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
Diversity improves our ability to act in accordance with The Hydro Way.
Therefore all applications will be considered with equal suitability.
Please apply online in ONE with your CV and optionally a cover letter until. 02/06/2025
Cheltenham, GB, GL51 9DT