Welder for Mark Workshop Revingehed

Do you want to contribute to Sweden's defense capability? Do you have experience from a workshop environment? Do you have a general interest in technology and enjoy varied work? Then you could be the welder we are looking for at Mark Workshop Revingehed.

Mark Workshop South

With us, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting tasks to help make Sweden and the world a little safer. We value mutual trust, and with us, you will have both responsibility and good opportunities for professional development. Our employees are important to us, and you will have the opportunity to maintain a good balance between work and private life. As an employee of the Armed Forces, you will have the opportunity for three hours of physical training per week during working hours, workout clothes, reimbursement for medical visits and medications, up to seven weeks of vacation per year, and generous working time agreements.

Mark Workshop South is a unit within the Armed Forces Technical School, FMTS, which performs maintenance on the Armed Forces' ground equipment, air base equipment, and provides technical system support. This includes maintenance in the form of inspections, repairs, manufacturing, dismantling/scrapping, modifications, operational support, technical adaptation, and material investigation. The Mark Workshop unit delivers services according to customer requirements.

You will belong to Mark Workshop South, which operates in Revingehed, Ronneby, Karlskrona, and Tofta, together we are about 155 employees. We are in an expansive phase – do you want to join us and grow?

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Main Responsibilities

As a welder, you will primarily work with construction, manufacturing, repair, and maintenance, as well as various tasks related to the Armed Forces' equipment and material systems, such as vehicles, combat vehicles, generators, containers, etc. The work involves both preventive and corrective maintenance as well as modification and reconstruction based on established documentation.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• At least completed and finalized two- or three-year high school with a focus on workshop technology or mechanical engineering or other equivalent education, or competence acquired through work experience that the employer assesses as equivalent.
• Experience from workshop-related work, preferably as a welder, or alternative experience that the employer assesses as equivalent.
• Computer skills, we work with digital platforms for troubleshooting, documentation, time tracking, and workshop production.
• Driving license at least class B.

Personal Qualities

With us, it is important that you have a positive attitude towards work and the organization. We are looking for someone who works well independently as well as in a team. As a Welder, you are structured, determined, and make correct assessments and priorities. We are looking for someone who is meticulous and well aware of goals and quality standards. Furthermore, you are flexible and can easily shift your focus and adapt in a changing environment with varied tasks.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience and knowledge of workshop operations and material maintenance in the Armed Forces.
• Experience in mechanical work and vehicle repair.
• Valid welding certification in relevant methods, such as 131/135, 141, and 111.
• Knowledge in machining (turning/milling).
• Forklift/wheel loader training.
• Travel training.

Other

Employment form: permanent employment starting with a 6-month probationary period.

Employment rate: full-time, daytime - shift work may be applied.

Work location: Revingehed.

Start date: as soon as possible after agreement.

The work also entails requirements for travel and service, both domestically and internationally.

The position is a civilian position. Work with thermosetting plastics occurs at the workshop.

Information about the Position

Rickard Karlsson, 070-3395306

Union Representatives

SACO: Håkan Eliasson
OFR-S: Tony Svensson
SEKO: Irene Ström
OFR-O: Anders Norén

All can be contacted via phone 035-266 20 00.

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-04-25. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

The Armed Forces Technical School, FMTS, with its main location in Halmstad, is a logistics unit where technology is at the center. The unit's operations rest on four pillars – development, education, workshop and war unit production. For the Armed Forces' units to operate, they need functioning equipment, and FMTS plays an important role in that.

FMTS has a functional responsibility for the technical service within the Armed Forces, which includes following technological developments to anticipate future needs and also propose changes and improvements.

There are exciting development opportunities for those who are technically interested, both at a basic and very advanced level. FMTS educates officers, specialist officers, and civilian employees in technical service within all branches of defense. In addition, soldiers are trained in logistics.

FMTS operates throughout Sweden, from Revingehed in the south to Boden in the north. Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect other people's lives, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

The Armed Forces harnesses the qualities that diversity and an even gender distribution bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitment. Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be assigned to military service. The nature of this obligation varies depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.