Job Description & Person Specification to Advertise a Vacancy

Job Title: Fabricator Main Purpose of Job As per GRJD83 (detailed below)Employing Company:Rhodes Interform Department: Machine Shop Reporting To: Manufacturing Manager Salary / Rate of Pay: £12.50/13.50 per Hour Hours of Work / Shifts: 37 hours per week

Main Duties Ensuring fabrication assembly, welding and machining processes are effectively carried out by the approved manufacturing route and to the required quality standards. Observe and comply with health & safety and security requirements at all times. Take responsibility for understanding, and adopting the relevant quality procedures in pursuance of the production of high quality product. Weld a range of structural carbon steels including S275/43A & S355/50D and Stainless Steel Gr.304 & 316 Hardface welding to our drawing standards. Machine a range of steels:- Carbon EN3,EN8,EN16,EN24 and Stainless Steel Gr.304,316 Read and work accurately to tolerance drawings and have and full understanding of operating procedures when burning with oxy/acetylene. Actively pursue continuous improvements in assembly methods and techniques and make recommendations for their implementation when appropriate. Ensure that all machinery and equipment is adequately maintained and regularly checked for lubrication etc. Take care of company measuring equipment and report on any defective, or out of calibration items. Ensure all lifting and transportation equipment is used in the approved manner. Take appropriate care of welding equipment, jigs, fixtures, tooling etc. during day-to-day operations Provide cover for other duties and offer assistance in other areas as required. Including the working of shift patterns when circumstances dictate. Maintain tidiness in the workplace and good standards of housekeeping. Actively support quality, environmental and health & safety policies Be willing to learn, and undertake, new duties outside the normal job function.

Person Specification Factor Essential?Desirable?Qualifications Apprentice Trained Relevant Experience Fabrication & Welding experience Any extra machining experience Aptitude, Skills & Abilities Overhead Crane experience Fork Truck experience, First Aid experience Personal Attributes Commitment, Flexible, Versatile

Other Points to Include Willing to work Shifts if the need arises.

37 hour week Mon- Thurs 08.00-16.30 Fri 08.00-13.00. Over time is available when needed, not guaranteed.

Death in Service benefit 4 x Annual Salary (eligible after probation has been completed)

Pension – Legal & General – 4% employee, 3% employer contributions – enrolment upon commencement of employment.

Annual leave 33 days inclusive of the usual Public Holidays (holiday year runs 1 April to 31 March)

Sick Pay – 8 weeks full pay in any 12 month rolling period

(eligible for company sick pay after completion of 12 months service) 
 

1 additional day holiday entitlement for your birthday each year. Terms and conditions are available from the HR department.