Fitter Welder Fabricator

Job title: Fitter Welder Fabricator

Location: Ashford Kent

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Full-time permanent

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Fitter Welder Fabricator to join QinetiQ Target Systems (QTS) within our Production Team. QTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of QinetiQ Group PLC specialising in the design and manufacture of a range of state-of-the-art Unmanned Aerial and Surface Target systems including the world-leading Banshee target.

QTS targets are used to enable realistic weapons test and evaluation and operator training in over 40 countries worldwide with QTS providing a complete managed service in over 15 of these countries.

What will I be doing

Reporting to the Mechanical Production Supervisor you will be responsible for the fabrication assembly fitting and welding of ferrous and non-ferrous metal components in accordance with drawings quality standards and production requirements. The role ensures that all work is completed safely efficiently and to the required quality standards while supporting continuous improvement.

Duties will include:

• Manufacture fabricate and assemble ferrous and non-ferrous metal components and structures to specification
• Read and interpret engineering drawings fabrication diagrams and technical specifications
• Carry out MIG TIG and Electric Arc welding to required standards and quality expectations
• Prepare materials for fabrication and welding including cutting grinding drilling shaping and fitting
• Operate fabrication machinery and workshop equipment safely and effectively including guillotines folders drills and associated tools
• Inspect fabricated and welded components to ensure dimensional accuracy and compliance with quality requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing methods efficiency quality and product functionality
• Ensure all work is completed in line with production schedules engineering requirements and quality standards
• Identify and report defects equipment faults material issues and non-conformances promptly
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity safety quality and operational performance
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety legislation risk assessments safe systems of work and company procedures

What do I need

You will have sound knowledge of fabrication fitting and welding processes including MIG and TIG and ideally be qualified to NVQ level 2 in Welding & Fabrication or Engineering.

Youll be a team player and have knowledge of Health & Safety legislation risk assessments safe systems of work and PPE requirements within a manufacturing environment.

We also ask that you have:

• the ability to read interpret and work from engineering drawings technical specifications and fabrication diagrams
• an understanding of metal properties and the fabrication of both ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• knowledge of workshop machinery fabrication equipment and hand tools including safe operation and maintenance
• an understanding of quality standards inspection techniques and dimensional tolerances
• good communication skills

Please note that all applicants must be eligible for SC clearance as a minimum.

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Joining QinetiQ offers you an opportunity to work on a broad range of exciting defence-based projects with vast career progression across a global organisation in addition to competitive personal and professional benefits.

Youll receive a competitive salary and benefits package: our basic salaries are very attractive as we constantly review whats happening in the market.

The range of benefits we offer include ample holiday entitlements generous employer pension contributions enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay and the ability to purchase discounted Health Cash Plans Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance plus much more.

Please note that applications are reviewed as they are received so we encourage early applications. This vacancy will be closed when sufficient suitable applications are received.