Airproducts
Welder/Workshop Technician
United Kingdom · Work style not stated
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- EmployerAirproducts
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employer posted
At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.
Reimagine What’s Possible
As a Workshop Technician/Welder you will be reporting into the Cardiff Facility Manager and will be working in the Engineering Workshop in Cardiff, focusing on the refurbishment, modification and testing of cryogenic equipment required for Air Products. The site consists of a workshop, offices, and an outside storage area.
LOCATION: Cardiff
Schedule of Work: 40hr per week
Typical Shift Pattern: Monday – Friday 7.30am – 4pm, overtime when required
CONTRACT: Permanent
SALARY: Competitive salary + annual bonus
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As the Workshop Technician you will be responsible for:
General Engineering/Fitting Tasks including drilling, grinding, working with stainless and copper pipework.
Undertake preparation, welding, testing and refurbishment of components on cryogenic storage tanks.
Fabrication and welding of steel framework for pipework supports.
Replacement of valves, gauges, and instrument work.
Complete failure reports on equipment.
Assist with investigations as part of Returns/Complaints processes to identify common failure modes.
Contribute to Continuous Improvement Events within the department
Assist with Facility Preventative Maintenance tasks as requested by the Workshop Manager
As the Workshop Technician, you already are or have:
Previous experience in similar position
NVQ level 2 or 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline
Knowledge and usage of pressure equipment
Strong communication skills
Basic computer skills
Ability to work safely and effectively within a team and as an individual
Desirable requirements or qualifications
Full UK driving licence
MEWP licence (IPAF)
Mobile access tower licence (PASMA)
Overhead crane operation training
Familiarity with oxy-acetylene cutting equipment and portable cutting / grinding tools
Basic understanding of pressure vessels and associated components – safety devices, regulators, valves, gauges etc.
Basic engineering knowledge of machining, pipework fitting, fabrication, welding, soldering and brazing disciplines
Experience working with equipment required to meet minimum oxygen cleanliness standards
Counterbalance B1 forklift truck usage and basic inspection training
Founded in 1940, Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company and has a proud history of innovation, operational excellence, with an unwavering commitment to safety and environmental stewardship. Working together, we are taking our passion and diverse backgrounds forward to reimagine what’s possible and generate a cleaner future for our customers, our communities, and the world.
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