This role reports directly into works manager. The purpose of the role is to be ensure all welding is carried out in accordance with the production schedule, ensuring targets for delivery, cost and quality are achieved. The Welding Supervisor will also ensure all pre-fabrication and inspection checks are completed in line with approved company procedure. This role is based on site at our Loanhead office. Closing Date: 21/10/24 Duties will include:

Day to day responsibility for the planning and delegation of work in line with operations planning schedules to meet customer requirements and project timelines
Supervise all production processes in line with the work to list/customer schedule, engineering drawings and best practice guidance, whilst at all times considering health and safety, COSHH and quality regulations
Ensure all equipment in department is within calibration
Requisitioning supplies such as gas, plate, consumables, welding wire etc. maintaining agreed budget for department
Liaise and communicate with other departments as necessary building strong working relationships across the business
Ensure work is completed within the estimated timescales and collaborate with operations planning to assist with the correct estimate of time needed for different finishing
Ensure good housekeeping i.e. promote a clean safe working environment/tidy workstations, wearing of PPE
Responsible for training needs analysis, and developing and managing the departmental plans that ensure appropriate levels of skills and flexibility are maintained within the department
Continually look for ways in which to improve processes
Problem solve and plan to achieve goals and meet department targets
Undertake and complete any other duties as necessary within the department
Check / review all relevant documentation:-
Applicable standards / code for visual acceptance requirements
Drawings - item details and positions / tolerances etc.
Quality control procedures
Process / QC inspection plans etc.
WPS requirements
Welder qualification
Check all consumables (including storage, distribution and usage)
Check parent materials, dimensions, and condition
Preheating, method, and temperature
Check fit and set-up
Ensure no undue stress is applied to the joint
Check environment for cross contamination
Check welding equipment and calibration
Check WPS parameter compliance and correct heat input
Compliance with welding processes / WPS
Ensure the correct technique, run sequence
Check runout lengths, time-lapses
Cleaning between passes
Inter-pass temperatures
Dimensional accuracy
Consumable control
Oversee weld records, Post cleaning
Visual inspection of completed welded joint
Check weld contour and width
Review PWHT
Dimensional accuracy
Review Weld records
Conduct NDT in accordance with specifications

Have excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with internal customers and departments.
Have a methodical and organised work ethic in order to prioritise work, whilst setting and meeting deadlines on a weekly basis.
Have the ability to work both on their own and as part of a team.
Have a good working knowledge of MS Office.

Free onsite parking
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free flu jabs
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
Sick pay