About this role
Key responsibilities
• Prepare and correctly position metal door, frame and component parts in welding jigs and fixtures before production.
• Set up and operate robotic MIG welding equipment and, where required, support TIG welding or manual finishing
operations.
• Load or select approved welding programmes, check operating parameters and make authorised adjustments to
achieve consistent weld quality.
• Inspect welded assemblies for alignment, distortion, weld appearance, penetration and dimensional accuracy against
drawings and specifications.
• Identify and correct routine issues involving the robot, welding torch, wire feed, gas supply, fixtures, sensors and
component positioning.
• Work closely with production, engineering and quality personnel when introducing new door or frame variants,
fixtures or welding programmes.
• Record production, quality and downtime information and report recurring faults or non-conforming parts promptly.
• Meet agreed production targets while protecting the quality and performance requirements of Fireblock products.
• Keep the robotic welding cell, fixtures and surrounding work area clean, organised and safe, and manage welding
consumables responsibly.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures, including the correct use of PPE, manual-handling equipment and
forklift equipment where trained and authorised.
Requirements
Candidate profile
• Practical experience in welding, metal fabrication, sheet-metal work, engineering production or a similar
manufacturing environment.
• A basic understanding of MIG welding and weld quality is desirable. TIG welding knowledge would be an advantage
but is not essential.
• An interest in robotics, automation and modern manufacturing processes, with the ability to follow structured
operating instructions.
• Good attention to detail and a careful approach to quality, component identification and dimensional accuracy.
• Ability to read or learn to read engineering drawings, job sheets and production instructions.
• A dependable, safety-conscious and team-focused approach, with the confidence to raise problems and ask for
guidance during training.
• Forklift experience or a forklift licence would be an advantage. Training may be provided where required.