Production Workshop Fabricator​/Welder

We are looking for an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join our operations team in an established family-owned business in Leeds. Wilson Power Solutions are a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of ultimate low loss amorphous transformer technology. Our flagship product saves money, saves energy, cuts carbon and offers an innovative solution to the worldwide challenge of reducing energy wastage.

• You will operate welding machines to fuse metal segments together using MIG or other processes
• Measuring, cutting, clamping, grinding, drilling, or tacking metal pieces before welding
• You will be required to fabricate parts following mechanical drawings
• You will prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials
• You will be expected to maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality ensuring products are produced and delivered OTIF to the customers’ requirements
• You will check and complete all paperwork associated with the works order
• Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems shortages or equipment breakdowns
• You may be required to visit customer sites throughout the UK
• Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related the role
• Quality inspection of colleague’s output

Skills, knowledge & experience

• Fabrication/welding- MIG, MMA/Stick Welding, Stud Welding and Plasma Cutting- essential
• Preferable have experience using the Armarda Press Brake
• Hands-on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment - desirable
• The ability to understand mechanical drawings - essential
• Overhead crane/lifting slinging experience - desirable
• Have good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel
• Experience of working within a continuous improvement environment - desirable
• Full driving licence - essential
• Strong attention to detail

Salary negotiable dependent on experience

25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays

Nine-day fortnight with every other Friday off

Employee Assistance Programme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

On-site parking with EV chargers