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Welder/Fabricator

Why join Teagle Machinery Ltd?

• Permanent, full-time position with a long-established (90 years) family business
• Company sick pay (up to 26 weeks) *
• Overtime opportunities available during peak periods
• Free, on-site parking
• Paid time off for medical appointments
• Bonus scheme linked to company profitability
• Paid Christmas shutdown
• Uniform provided
• Free flu jabs
• Referral programme
• Enhanced annual leave scheme*

The Role

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Welder Fabricator to join our team in the R&D workshop at Blackwater, Truro.

Working as part of a friendly team, you will be responsible for manufacturing components for protype machines, preparing and altering machines for testing, fabricating and a variety of factory fixtures and jigs required for use in our production departments. The role involves the fabrication of some of the components required along with the welding of the protype parts and fixtures. You would also be expected to assist in the assembling, maintenance and dismantling of protype and customers machines.

Your Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding; stainless steel and mild steel
• Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings, 3D designs, weld symbols and production information
• Prepare, position, tack and weld components to the required specification and tolerances
• Select appropriate welding techniques, settings and methods for the materials and components being produced
• Carry out associated fabrication activities including cuttings, grinding, dressing and preparation where required
• Work efficiently to achieve agreed production targets, schedule and deadlines
• Ensure components are manufactured in the correct quantities and made available to support downstream processes
• Maintain a consistent level of productivity without compromising quality or safety
• Report quality issues, discrepancies and recurring defects promptly
• Maintain tools and equipment to ensure safety is not compromised
• Work collaboratively with Production and Quality teams to resolve issues at source

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in MIG welding
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Computer literate – capable of using the computer to view drawings and 3D designs
• Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
• Experience of welding in a heavy manufacturing/engineering environment
• Good practical understanding of welding processes and techniques (MIG, MMA etc.)
• Understanding of quality standards within a manufacturing environment
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Good awareness of workshop health and safety requirements
• Experience of using counterbalance forklift (desirable)

Company description:

Teagle Machinery Ltd has been designing and manufacturing an extensive range of machinery at its Blackwater production facility near Truro for over 90 years. The products manufactured on site include bale processors, manure spreaders, grassland mowers, and fertiliser broadcasters. All manufactured products are implements to be used on farms to aid the production of food, with mowers also sold to agricultural and amenity markets.

Teagle Machinery has grown to become regarded as global specialists in Bale Processing (for feeding and bedding livestock) by farmers around the world.

The first Teagle Tomahawk was developed and released to market in 1988. Consistent and significant development has enabled a single machine to evolve into a product range of bale processors unsurpassed by any global manufacturer. Having sold products manufactured in Cornwall to 47 countries in the last 12 months, we now manufacture more bale processors than any other company in the world.

Teagle Machinery Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies will not be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.

We are not able to offer a UK sponsorship for this role.

Interview Process

First stage interview involving practical welding test

Second stage interview with line manager/director (may be the same day as first stage)

To apply, please forward your CV and covering letter to jobs@teagle.co.uk or submit your application via Indeed. For more information about this role, please contact Duncan Wilson on 07713 908330 or by email at duncan.wilson@teagle.co.uk.

• * After qualifying period

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)