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Welder in Mechanical Workshop at Forsmark
Vattenfall ABUppsala län, Östhammar
Previous experience is desired
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Job Description
Are you a problem solver with a passion for manufacturing? Do you want to contribute to Sweden's fossil-free electricity supply?
Now you have the opportunity to do so with us at Forsmark. We work together for a fossil-free future. To achieve our goal, we need engaged employees who want to work for one of Sweden's largest electricity producers while contributing to a better climate on our planet.
We are now looking for a welder in the mechanical workshop at Forsmark!
The Mechanical Workshop consists of about 35 people divided into three technical groups: cutting machine processing, sheet metal and welding, and material and goods handling. The Mechanical Workshop provides the highest possible service in all situations where quality, collaboration, and flexibility are always our guiding stars.
The main tasks of the mechanical workshop are to assist the maintenance unit and project offices with the production of new components and spare parts, prefabrication of assembly details, and repairs of mechanical components. The workshop maintains a very high standard and is approved for manufacturing in the highest quality class for nuclear power.
Your role as a welder Mek/Licensed Welder
- report to the management in the department
- perform new manufacturing and repair of components for nuclear power
- participate in the development and implementation of new welding methods
- ensure that schedules are followed and that the work maintains high quality
- work both in the workshop environment and on the controlled side within the facility
We offer
We invest in continuous competence development through internal training and support to help you develop and reach your full potential. Vattenfall and Forsmark are employers that take responsibility and listen to their employees' needs. Only you set the limits for your opportunities to develop within the organization.
We also have a number of employee benefits such as reduced working hours, favorable pension agreements, parental leave supplements, and more. Read more about our great benefits here, Compensation & Benefits - Vattenfall SE.
Qualifications
We are convinced that you will develop with us. To give you the best conditions in the role, we see that you already have:
- high school or higher education in welding/workshop/industry, or equivalent work experience
- licenses for welding in various materials
- experience with welding methods used in the workshop are TIG, MIG/MAG
- experience in reading technical drawings
- driver's license B
- good knowledge of the Swedish language, both spoken and written, and the ability to be understood in English
We place great importance on your personal qualities. Therefore, we are looking for someone who values good collaboration, commitment, and who always supports their colleagues. You are motivated by offering service and quality to your colleagues and customers, and you always act professionally in your work.
Independence and initiative are a significant part of the job and are essential for moving work forward. We are therefore looking for someone who takes responsibility and has a strong commitment to their assignments. You would never let profitability come before safety. With us at Forsmark, safety always comes first!
Additional Information
Location
Forsmark
Note! Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis, do not wait to apply. Welcome with your application by February 17.
Contact
If you want to know more about the position, contact the responsible recruiting manager Daniel Karlsson, 070-695 56 59, Madelene Englund, [email protected] or technical expert Saeed Ghafouri 072-724 78 25.
For more information about the recruitment process, contact the responsible recruiter Summer Lovlinger, 070-194 56 64
Union representatives for this position are Anders Karlsson - Akademikerna, Ida Engvall Walther - Ledarna, Leo Lehtinen SEKO, and Dick Skattberg - Unionen. You can reach all of them via Vattenfall's switchboard, phone 0173-81 000.
We look forward to your application, so do not hesitate - apply today!
We do not accept cover letters in the application. You can apply quickly and easily by answering selection questions and attaching your CV.
Buses to and from Forsmark are adapted to the working hours of daytime staff. We also offer work buses with wireless networks on the routes Gävle-Forsmark and Uppsala-Forsmark, which give you the opportunity to use travel time as working time if/when work allows. You also have the option to use our remote workplaces in Gävle and Uppsala or work from home if/when work allows.
Feel free to read more about Forsmark on our website https://group.vattenfall.com/se/var-verksamhet/forsmark (https://group.vattenfall.com/se/var-verksamhet/forsmark)
At Vattenfall, we value being active, positive, open, and safety-conscious. We seek employees who share our vision and can contribute to strengthening our corporate culture. We are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and strive to be good role models regarding diversity. Vattenfall actively works to ensure that all employees have the same opportunities and rights regardless of age, ethnic or cultural background, gender identity, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or disability. Read more about how we work with diversity and inclusion here.
Vattenfall is part of Sweden's critical infrastructure, and our operations are subject to regulations regarding security protection, nuclear non-proliferation, and export control. Due to these regulations, a candidate check is conducted for many of the positions in our operations before employment occurs. For positions that lead to participation in security-sensitive activities or placement in security class, this check means that a security review is conducted in accordance with the Security Protection Act. You may be placed in a military position. Any military placement occurs with support in the employment contract and the Total Defense Duty Act.
About us
Forsmark Nuclear Power Plant is one of the largest electricity producers in Sweden, and we produce one-sixth of the electricity consumed in Sweden. Nuclear power has very low fossil footprints and is a stable and weather-independent power source. Since 1980, our three production facilities have delivered climate-smart electricity every day, all year round.
Today, about 1,200 employees work at Forsmark, and we are part of the Vattenfall Group, which operates in a European labor market with opportunities for fantastic development for you as an employee. Our workplace is beautifully located along the beautiful Roslagen coast.
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