Welder/Metal Fabricator

ZipRecruiter; South Kesteven; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Kesteven is looking for a skilled Welder/Metal Fabricator to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing and fabricating metal products using various welding techniques. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy metal fabrication and familiarity with engineering blueprints. If you have a strong work ethic and the ability to handle physical workloads, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy metal fabrication.
• Familiarity with welding tools and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products.
• Set up and operate fabricating equipment safely.
• Interpret engineering drawings to produce components.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Metal Fabrication

Physical Workload

Tools

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

ARC Welding

Plasma Burning Table

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a Welder/Metal Fabricator to become an integral part of our team! The Welder will use specialized equipment to weld and assemble new metal forms.

Responsibilities:

1. Manufacture and fabricate finished metal products. Experience in welding techniques including MIG, TIG, and ARC welding.
2. Efficiently set up and safely operate fabricating equipment such as horizontal steel band saw, iron worker/metal muncher, drill press, shear, and press brake to produce components. Experience with a plasma burning table with a control panel is a plus but not required.
3. Accurately read and interpret work order information, and precisely follow written or verbal instructions to determine service operations. Pick parts, kit materials, and transport goods to workstations or designated areas as directed.
4. Form and produce a variety of metal components and sub-assemblies by interpreting engineering drawings and using appropriate metalworking equipment.
5. Calculate material measurements to verify specifications.
6. Conduct tests to evaluate weld quality and tolerance.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in heavy metal fabrication.
• Familiarity with welding tools and procedures.
• Familiarity with engineering blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to handle a physical workload.