Welder Fabricator Line Borer

Finning are the largest Caterpillar dealership world-wide specialising in Heavy Equipment Machinery and Power Generation. We have been delivering unrivalled service for 90 years. We sell rent supply parts service and repair equipment and engines to customers in various industries including mining construction petroleum forestry and a wide range of power systems applications.

At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including:

Monday - Friday working week (flexi start times overtime)

Competitive Salary - dependant on experience

25 days holiday bank holidays (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)

Annual Bonus

Healthcare benefit (medical optical hearing dentistry and new child payments to support new parents)

Access to company share scheme

Up to 7% pension (matched by company)

Refer a friend bonus (1000 if successful)

Employee reward platform (retails discounts and other employee rewards)

Laptop phone

Company share scheme

Duties:

• Providing support in welding and material investigations
• Operation of welding equipment
• Following standard operating procedures in the safe set up and operation of welding equipment
• Visual inspection of completed welds to contract acceptance standards / project requirements
• Providing support in qualification / substantiation of Weld pieces
• Set up and operate portable line boring equipment on-site and in workshops
• Carry out bore welding and machining repairs on heavy plant construction mining agricultural and industrial equipment.
• Carrying out daily equipment checks ensuring that any faults are reported immediately
• Following basic technical drawings to complete work within specification

About you:

Experienced Welder Mig welder with a strong welding & fabrication background (Apprentice trained C&G / NVQ would be beneficial)

• Proficient in MIG welding (TIG would be of benefit )
• Proficient working on mild steel
• Strong knowledge of line boring bore welding and precision machining techniques
• Familiar welding heavy plate and structural steel
• Experience repairing heavy plant equipment such as excavators loaders dumpers crushers and attachments.
• Have an understanding of weld defects and causes
• Experience using hand tools and preheating equipment
• Able to set up welding machinery power settings etc
• Able to read and follow technical drawings
• Able to work as a part of a team or individually
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety procedures

If you would like to be part of a leading global organisation then apply online today

At Finning we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity race national and ethnic origin religion age sexual orientation marital and family status and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces and their families fairly.