Position: Welder Fabricator; Permanent Position

Contracts Engineering Ltd is a privately owned precision engineering manufacturer based in Sittingbourne, Kent, UK. We operate a 16-hour working day out of a dedicated 9,000 sq. ft. facility, employing over 30 highly skilled employees. We have provided high quality, cost effective precision subcontract manufacturing services to our customers since 1989. We manufacture sheet metal and related products for a broad mix of customers in the consumer, general industrial, heating / ventilation and retail shop fitting industries. Our customers are based throughout the UK, while several are located in other parts of Europe.

Please visit our website to see a sample of our capabilities and products: www.contractsengineering.com

Job Description:

· Welder Fabricator for Early Shift (Monday to Friday 06:00 – 14:15.
· Working with thin gauge materials typically between 0.9mm to 6.0m mild, stainless steel and aluminium, preferably from engineering drawings
· Competitive hourly pay (including occasional O/T at 1.5x normal pay), and an excellent working environment.
· Permanent staffing after a standard probationary period.

Responsibilities:

· High standard of TIG Welding with thin gauge materials typically between 0.9mm to 6.0m mild, stainless steel and aluminium
· Able to MIG weld, as well
· Responsible for QC own work and raising issues with relevant superior
· Communicating clearly with superior the status of work · Keeping own bay clean and organized
· Communicating clearly with welding charge hand the status of work

Skills & Prior Experience (Qualifications)

· High standard of TIG Welding with thin gauge materials typically between 0.9mm to 6.0m mild, stainless steel and aluminium
· Preferred (though not required) to be able to read engineering drawings
· High attention to detail and a team player mentality is required

Reporting to Welding Charge Hand

Managing N/A

Compensation TBA depending on prior experience

Holiday Allowance 23 days holiday per year (3 held for Christmas time)

Benefits 3% matching staff pension available after 3 month probationary period; training courses where applicable