Skilled Craftsperson (Assigned Welder)

Foster Clark Products Ltd in Malta are looking to recruit a Skilled Craftsperson (Assigned Welder) to join their team on a full-time basis.

Job Role:
Reporting to the Civil Maintenance Specialist, the Skilled Craftsperson will be responsible to design, and preparing BOQs, and estimate the effort required to prepare and implement jobs in line with the skill/s acquired. The position requires that the employee transforms concepts/drawings into finished working modules as per the highest industry requirements and standards. He / She shall support the Civil Maintenance Manager in developing ideas and supporting throughout the production lifecycle of the job at hand to attain the highest workshop affectivity and use of resources and time.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop production and manufacturing designs for the job at hand.
• Be able to take measurements and produce materials and items BOQs for the finalization of each project.
• Implement the respective skill knowledge to attain the best possible quality of craftsmanship for the items commissioned.
• Operate the tools required to perform the required skill in an effective and professional manner using all the different materials as required.
• Work effectively for the best use of company resources in all its different aspects.
• Plan work directly with the Civil Maintenance Manager, aligning priorities and work plans in line with the company objectives.
• Ensure the working environment is safe and in line with local legislation as regards safety standards. It is the Skilled Craftsman's duty to report any dangerous working environments.
• Be able to work outside the workshop in production and non-production environments keeping direct communication with the facility manager and ensuring the safety of both the factory environment and also product safety.
• Drive a company vehicle in order to perform all duties as might be required while ensuring the optimal use of time and resources.

• Diploma Level in Carpentry, Welding, Mechanic, or equivalent.

Experience;

• Field experience in the corresponding technical field
• Experience operating the required trade machinery.

Technical Skills;

• All areas required to perform the undertaken skill including the required machinery.
• Proper work design and development skills.
• Basic planning skills to produce delivery dates for the work at hand
• Required Health and safety training and safe working procedures.
• Proper methods of handling, storing, and maintaining tools and machinery.
• Oral and Written communication skills
• Proper lifting techniques
• Basic supervision techniques.

Competencies;

• Action Oriented
• Teamwork
• Verbal and written communication
• Program and project management
• Planning and organizing

Physical Demands;

• Frequent lifting/carrying (5 - 25 kg).
• Frequent pushing/pulling (25 - 100 kg)
• Frequent handling/gripping/bending/stooping.
• Ability to work in restricted environments and confined spaces.
• Ability to work at elevated heights off a ladder or platform, climb stairs, leaning over equipment.
• Ability to stand and/or work on feet for extended periods.
• Physical strength and proficiency with the use of hand and power tools.

Foster Clark Products Ltd:
With a strong tradition and a history dating back to 1889, Foster Clark is dedicated to developing and supplying quality beverage preparations and food products in the desert, baking products, and sauces and dressings sectors. As a forward-looking company with a strong history of success, Foster Clark is committed to researching, producing, and bringing to the market high-quality products that meet customer expectations in different regions, while continuing with our expansion throughout the globe. We are committed to our own people as we are to our customers, acknowledging that our success is a direct result of their qualities. We continue to strengthen our team in all areas of the business and offer excellent long-term prospects. Manufacturing and marketing high-quality food and beverage products in over 80 different countries, is the cornerstone of our success and the benchmark for all our operations and processes.