Welder
Framatome is an international nuclear-energy company that supplies nuclear-plant components, fuel, instrumentation and control systems, and reactor services.
About Framatome
Framatome designs, services, and installs components, fuel, and instrumentation and control systems for the global nuclear fleet. Its current corporate headquarters is in Courbevoie, France, and it is majority-owned by EDF.
Skills
Candidate Availability
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About the Role
You will perform welding and related workshop activities for nuclear-sector manufacturing work. You will weld high-integrity stainless-steel fabrications, follow approved welding procedures, maintain material traceability, complete documentation, and work safely. You will also support process improvement, contribute to quality records, and collaborate with workshop colleagues.
Requirements
- Experience with welding processes and stainless-steel materials.
- Previous welding qualifications in accordance with ISO 9606-1.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, weld maps, and specifications.
- Experience working to processes, procedures, and specifications.
- Commitment to safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
- Knowledge of nuclear safety and 5S or Lean practices.
Responsibilities
- Weld high-integrity stainless-steel fabrications in accordance with ISO 5817 acceptance criteria.
- Follow welding procedures in accordance with ISO 15609.
- Complete assigned workshop activities in line with the workshop schedule.
- Maintain a safe work environment and comply with legal requirements and risk assessments.
- Attend daily action briefs and understand daily risks and activities.
- Support improvements to fabrication and welding processes.
- Contribute to internal NCRs and observations when requested.
- Maintain material traceability throughout manufacturing processes.
- Complete welding documentation accurately.
- Work with fabricators, operatives, store personnel, and welding inspectors.
Benefits
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing by one day every two years to a maximum of 30 days, plus bank holidays.
- 8% employer pension contribution with a 1% employee contribution through salary sacrifice.
- Individual and family private healthcare.
- Employee dental insurance through BUPA.
- Cashplan Level 2 cover.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Professional body membership.
- Cycle to Work scheme through salary sacrifice.
- Generous family leave.