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Posted July 02, 2026
Illinois Tool Works

Welder

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom Full time
Reference: JR8805

Job Description:

What You Will Do

  • To assemble, build and test any product or component both with, and without the aid of a drawing.
  • To execute the shop floor build schedule promptly and productively.
  • To operate all manual equipment required to complete any aspect of the role within the set environment.
  • To build products and parts to the required standard and identify any variances in quality so that the necessary corrections are implemented.
  • To take responsibility for identified manufactured and purchased KanBan parts (80s) within your cell that require replenishment and take the appropriate actions as identified in the material KanBan process.
  • Control and assist with the movements of all materials within your area/cell.
  • To ensure that nothing gets made without a KanBan trigger notification or works order
  • To take instructions from the area's Cell Leader, Assembly Manager, Industrial Engineer, or Planner.
  • To highlight any problems and work with the necessary people to implement short and long-term solutions for cell assumingly and plant/factory operations.
  • Be prepared to undertake and maintain required certification for all welding, forklift truck, Crane operation, all appropriate verification works, etc.
  • To continuously strive to identify improvements and any efficiency savings that will make the cell more productive and effective.
  • To ensure that Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards are maintained to the highest quality of execution and that all policies, procedures, and best practices are adhered to at all times.
  • To work effectively as part of the team, with all members of that team.
  • To openly participate in any ITW toolbox initiatives, projects, or improvement tasks with a flexible and adaptable approach.
  • To observe and comply with all Company policies including but not limited to Health and Safety, Ethics, Conduct, and all policies and appendices within the Contract of Employment.
  • Any other duties deemed appropriate within the scope of the role and in line with skills and experience.

What We Are Looking For

  • A positive and enthusiastic team member with a ‘can-do attitude, who feels equally confident working independently
  • Possess enthusiasm to learn, continually improve and use your knowledge to help others
  • Be process conscious with confidence to challenge existing practices to improve efficiency
  • Have a strong focus on high-quality service delivery with a natural desire to meet and exceed expectations
  • Ability to undertake various manual works/tasks within the full remit of the role
  • Possess good industrial knowledge relevant to the best practice of all manual activities and tasks, with training & development support where required
  • The ability to network and interact in professional working relationships with people at all levels
  • Remains calm and focused when working in a pressurised environment.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions (if applicable)

  • Factory based role.

Work Environment:

  • The role is based within the company's factory environment four days per week (Monday to Thursday)

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