Welding and Fabrication Technician

ALVANCE BRITISH ALUMINIUM LTD, Fort William, Highland

Welding and Fabrication Technician

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ALVANCE BRITISH ALUMINIUM LTD, Fort William, Highland

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 23 Jan | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: a119e8757dbb457d81804f7d2fa245a1

Full Job Description

An opportunity has arisen to join our Pin Repair Team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the structural integrity and functionality of our products. Your main duties will include MIG welding on mild steel and your expertise in welding techniques will be utilised to repair and strengthen critical components on-site.,

  • Maintenance and repair of the welding equipment and other equipment within the department.
  • Removal of pins and welding of pins to the required standard as set out in the departmental Standard Working Practices.
  • Welding of aluminium hangers as required.
  • Updating and improving department Standard Working Practices and assist with introducing into department where relevant.
  • Assist with identifying training requirements to keep own competencies.
  • Support other areas of the smelter site by providing welding support, at times when workload and timescales allow.
  • Pro-actively seek additional welding work from wider smelter site/ functions when existing pin repair activity is nearing completion.
  • Only conduct tasks once a suitable or sufficient Risk Assessment is in place and correct brief has been carried out.
  • Ensure tools, plant and equipment for tasks are kept in good condition, are safe before use and report any defects to supervisor/team leaders.
  • Ensure that personal protective equipment and safety equipment provided is used correctly.
  • Work in a safe manner at all times, avoid taking unnecessary risks and avoid improvisation which entails risk.
  • Will not attempt to carry out any tasks for which relevant training, if required, has not been completed.
  • Report all accidents and incidents immediately to supervisor or manager.
  • Demonstrate a personal concern for safety, not only for themselves but for fellow workers and visitors to the site.
  • Will not interfere with or misuse anything that has been provided for health and safety reasons.
  • Working with Us We work collaboratively with high energy and ambition to develop sustainable growth plans for our business, our future and our careers. We are committed to uncompromising levels of safety, strong customer-centricity and diversity. Our people are our greatest asset.

    Established since 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium, part of the GFG Alliance, owns and operates the last remaining aluminium production plant (smelter) in the UK and a connected hydropower electricity generation station located on the slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain's highest mountain. A combination or renewable energy sources makes this site one of the greenest metal production plants in the country., If your true passion in life is to help create a better world through the work that you do, we would encourage you to think about Alvance British Aluminium, part of GFG Alliance. You will have the opportunity to thrive, make a difference and, leave a legacy to both industry and society.

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ALVANCE BRITISH ALUMINIUM LTD

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Operating since 1929, ALVANCE British Aluminium is the last aluminium smelter in the UK. It is powered by two neighbouring hydro-electric stations located on the slopes of Ben Nevis, Britain’s highest mountain. A combination of renewable energy sources makes this site one of the greenest metal production plants in the country.

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