Fabricator / Welder

Kintore, Aberdeenshire, UK

May 2025

Job Purpose

To fabricate and weld various STATS tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner while ensuring that a quality product is produced at all times.

Directly Reports To

• Manufacturing Supervisor
  
  

Directly Reports To

• Manufacturing Supervisor

external relationships

• QC Inspectors, Machinists, Clients

Main Responsibilities

• To fabricate and weld complete tools/equipment to standards/procedures set out by STATS and STATS customers/clients.
• Work to and maintain a high standard of quality to the STATS products and services.
• Work in a safe manner at all times to protect all colleagues, clients and visitors on site.
• To carry out the movement of material/equipment within the shop area.
• To ensure that all defects to material, components or equipment is reported to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Ensure all relevant drawings, procedures and instructions are to the latest revisions, prior to work commencing.
• Aid in the proposal and introduction of new fabrication/welding techniques to improve productivity or safety.
• Help with training of apprentices if required.
• To liaise with the Manufacturing Supervisor on any issues arising.
• To report any environmental and health & safety issues that arise.
• To work within STATS standards and company procedures at all times.
• Any other duties required by the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Aid in the creation of risk assessments as and when required.
• Liaison with the supervisor on any material, customer/project issues.
• Help in the proposal and introduction of new safety equipment.
• To maintain sufficient material and stock levels in the store.
• To maintain material certification and traceability for all material used.
• To ensure that all gauge/inspection equipment are correct and current prior to use.
• To support other departments as and when required.
  
  

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities

• To comply with STATS and Client quality, safety and environmental management systems and procedures at all times.
• Ensure all accidents / incidents / near misses / hazards are immediately reported and relevant paperwork is completed.

Internal Training Requirements

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling
• STATS Internal Courses – Basic Level
  
  

Experience / Competence / Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to work as part of a small, focused team working to high standards with client lead times being the delivery driver.
• Flexibility and shift working on occasions required.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications etc.
• The use of fabrication and welding equipment and test tools in a safe manner.
• Ability to use inspection equipment.
• Full understanding of various methods of fabrication and welding.
• Skill in planning methods of fabrication and welding.
• Ability to use lifting equipment effectively.
• Understanding of environment and health & safety.
• Competent level of understanding in:
  •  Engineering terminologies
  •  Fabrication and welding equipment
    
    

QUALIFICATIONs

• Mechanical trade with good all-round understanding of fabrication and welding techniques.
• TIG, sub arc, FCAW and profile burning experience desirable but not essential as training will be provided.
• Will have to weld to a standard of 6G, training will be provided.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work on your own initiative.
• A positive and proactive attitude.
  
  

Additional Note:

STATS is an equal opportunity employer, in which we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, in allowing us to deliver our company objectives together.