Fabricator

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General information

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Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative, digital and value added solutions for the global nuclear fleet. With worldwide expertise and a proven track record for reliability and performance, the company designs, services and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for nuclear power plants. Its more than 15,000 employees work every day to help Framatome's customers supply ever cleaner, safer and more economical low-carbon energy. Visit us at www.framatome.com, and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.

Framatome is owned by the EDF Group (75.5%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI – 19.5%) and Assystem (5%).  

Reference number

2022-9955  

Publication date

5/3/2023

Job details

Category

V - ON SITE SERVICES - V6 - Welding, machining and maintenance technician

Job Opening Title

Fabricator

Job type

Non fixed term

BU description


Installed Base BU is in charge for Framatome's nuclear engineering and services for operating nuclear plants, for new build projects and for installations in decommissioning phase.

The Installed base BU has more than 60 years of international experience in all types of technologies on more than 380 reactors worldwide.

With 4,600 employees in 15 countries, the Installed Base BU has a strong identity and its vision is to:

“Deliver innovative products and services by putting our high-level skills to work to guarantee throughout the world a safe and competitive, low carbon source of energy.”

Job description

As our Fabricator of Framatome Limited you will ensure product is delivered in line with the documented procedures and standards.

Framatome has an international reputation for offering a large and diverse variety of career opportunities. Our focus is to attract highly talented individuals who share our values before promoting you through our internal development and career mobility opportunities.

Framatome will play a vital part in the delivery of Britain’s ambition to fight climate change and reach Net Zero emissions. It will bring together a number of supply and engineering firms Framatome.

For this opportunity nuclear experience is desirable but not essential.  We encourage people from other sectors and the diversity of experience this adds.

As a team member within Framatome you will be expected to achieve success through your engagement with, and demonstration of, our Framatome values and behaviours. 

The behaviours we identify in all our high performers include their abilities to:

  • ensure safety, environment, and compliance
  • customer orientation
  • drive for results
  • honesty
  • collaboration and teamwork
  • inspirational leadership and change management
  • enterprise perspective
  • developing self and others
  • holding self and others accountable
  • decision making

Framatome has a set of example "observable behaviours" underpinning each of these and we will be looking for these during the selection phases.


This role is based in the Avonmouth (Bristol, UK).

 

 

Profile

The main responsibilities will be:

  • To mark out and fabricate complex fabrications competently;
  • To tack welding of components using TIG;
  • To work from detailed engineering drawings;
  • To adhere to fabrication process and procedures, relevant quality procedures and assist with quality records and documentation for all work carried out;
  • To maintain equipment and small tools for assembly / tack welding;
  • To ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated.

Detailed QHSE responsibilities:

  • To never undertake work without first ensuring that means will be in place to guarantee that the work can be done in a safe and compliant manner;
  • To be suitably familiar with the contents of this Risk Assessment and Method Statements and Permit to Work;
  • To attend any HSE training, meetings, etc. as requested;
  • To attend, participate in and periodically lead Toolbox Talks;
  • To ensure that tools, equipment and materials brought into and used in the area are fully checked and are compliant with HSE requirements; 
  • To ensure that no work is carried out unless supported by the relevant specific Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Work Permits;
  • To carry out periodic HSE inspections in the area;
  • To ensure that all incidents and near misses are reported.

Role requirements:

Qualifications:

  • NVQ Level 3 In Fabrication (or equivalent);
  • City & Guilds Medium Confined Space Level 2 (desirable).

Technical skills:

  • Fundamental understanding of fabrication drawings;
  • Experience of TIG/MIG/MAG etc for tack welding;
  • Be time served / apprentice trained or relevant experience;
  • Experience in fabrication of Stainless-steel / Carbon steel structures;
  • Read and understand detailed CAD drawings;
  • Used to working in a production and engineering environment;
  • Knowledge of current Health & Safety regulations.

Benefits

For this role we are offering an hourly rate of £17-£21.20 p/h (dependent on experience) plus benefits, including, but not limited to:

  • 25 days annual leave per year 

  • 5% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)

  • Individual and family private health care

  • Employee assistance programme (EAP)

  • Plus more including access to excellent training and development opportunities.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

 

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Job location

Job location

United Kingdom, Bristol

Job location (site)

Avonmouth

Job family

Standard

Applicant criteria

Minimum level of education required

Non-Degree Program

Minimum level of experience required

Early career

Employment level

Cadre

Extra informations

Background checking required ?

Yes

Subject to drug testing ?

Yes