Welding Technician

Wellington, Shropshire
Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) is a defence engineering company based in the UK. We design, manufacture and support military vehicles used by the British Army and international customers.

The individual in this role will report directly to the ‘Team Leader Welding’ and be responsible for the manufacture of welded structures and components to the relevant quality and accreditation standards.

Position Duties and Responsibilities (Including but not limited to):-

• Conduct welding operations to build armoured steel welded assemblies in accordance with manufacturing instructions, relevant drawings, quality standards and SHE requirements.
• Observe strict guidelines for handling armoured steel, post weld heat treatment, checking of weld seams and dimensional accuracy according to the drawing and welding specifications.
• Perform examinations/tests (e.g. Visual inspection, dye penetrant test, dimensional inspection) of welded assembly dimensions in accordance with the requirements and planning as set by the Welding Engineer or Quality Technician.
• Execute and adhere to welding instructions, welding sequence, tasks and procedural tests as specified in the production working method.
• Check the quality of own work, ensuring traceability through self-certification of production documentation records (e.g. test instructions, test reports).
• Ensure compliance with company Health, Safety & Environmental Policy requirements, and take any reasonable steps and precautions to protect or minimise harm to the workplace, its employees and the environment.
• Maintain a safe and efficient working area in accordance with 5S requirements, whilst adhering to a specified production schedule.
• As required, support the Logistics team to complete the movement, delivery, and inspection of parts and consumables.
• Perform crane operation and lifting tasks in accordance with safe working practices and instructions.
• Adhere to the companies code of conduct.
• In exceptional circumstances, you may be required to undertake work at other facilities (e.g. UK MOD sites, supplier premises).
• Other duties and responsibilities that may be required as determined by your manager from time to time.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

What Qualifications and Experience You Should Have:-

Required:-

• Qualified to ISO 9606-1 Qualification testing of welders Fusion welding Part 1: Steels.
• Significant welding experience, working autonomously, fabricating welded steel assemblies in a manufacturing environment.
• Qualified in the use of MIG/MAG and TIG (desirable) welding systems including working with HS Steels.
• Understanding of complete welding fabrication of major assemblies, welding processes and equipment, materials and their behaviour during welding, relationships between the structure of materials, resultant properties and stress aspects.
• Ability to read and understand specifications, technical drawings, work instructions and test procedures.
• Be able to demonstrate competence through manufacture of weld test pieces at the time of interview (all equipment and PPE will be provided).
• Understanding and application of quality control within the production line.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, as part of a Team, or individually.
• UK MOD ‘SC’ security clearance needed (If no SC yet, RBSL will sponsor application).
• Communication skills, ability to transfer knowledge, and able to work within a high performing team.
• Motivated and disciplined with an excellent work ethic, technical aptitude, continuous improvement mind-set and can demonstrate attention to detail.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions and leadership positions.

• Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market
• Annual incentive scheme
• Life assurance
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays
• Long Service rewards with additional holiday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employer pension contributions up to 10%
• Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes
• Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

CONTACT INFORMATION

Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

RBSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

The company is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.

Please be aware that many roles working for RBSL will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.