Fabricator/Welder/SMW

Job Title

Fabricator/Welder

Location

Cross Lane, Bradford

Gardner Denver Transport provides equipment which efficiently transfers bulk material from road tankers and other vehicles. As global requirements advanced, we started developing into wider applications and we now produce equipment for alternative markets including specialised transport, on-board power systems for operating/powering other equipment, and bespoke electric compressor packages for e-mobility vehicles.

Within our Bradford facility we design, machine, assembly and install our entire Bulk Powder and Liquid Compressor range for Road Transport Vehicles. Providing our customers with the whole product life cycle is number one for us and with our mobile service engineers we offer from concept design, manufacture, installation and aftermarket support.

Job Summary

Working with jigs, fixtures and working to drawing specifications

Responsibilities

• Perform welding and fabrication tasks to a planned schedule, ensuring work is of the highest standard.
• Measuring, cutting and drilling of components to drawing.
• Operate within Standard Operating Procedures and Job Safety Analysis.
• Building and assembly of pipe work.
• Ensure inventory including all consumables are managed and maintained
• Responsible for Quality Control – reject product out of specification.
• Perform some preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned or required.

Basic Qualifications

• The Welder/Fabricator will have experience with industrial Bandsaw machinery, pilot drills and working with metal thickness between 1.6mm and 10.0mm.
• A background in assembly and light engineering will be advantageous and should the candidate have coding it will be highly advantageous.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based  

Key Competencies

• Experience working with aluminium and general fabrication and assembly is essential.
• TIG & MIG welding experience is required.
• Significant experience working with jigs and fixtures is essential.
• Knowledge and hands on experience of measuring and cutting using automated saws is desireable.

What we Offer

• Company Pension Contribution
• Westfield Health Medical Cover
• 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase up to 5 days’ pro rata for part time)
• Free parking
• Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary
• Cycle Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme (after probation period)
• 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment