Experienced Steel Fabricator/Welder

Underwoods Steel Stockholders & Fabrications; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Underwood s Steel Stockholders & Fabrications in Worcestershire is seeking an experienced steel fabricator and welder for a full-time, on-site role. You will read and interpret technical drawings, cut steel to specification, and fabricate components using shop machinery, including MIG/TIG/arc welding to ensure structural integrity.

Daily duties include maintaining equipment, following health and safety procedures, and collaborating with colleagues to meet project deadlines while loading,

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and job specifications.
• MIG/TIG/arc welding to produce strong, accurate welds.
• Cutting, drilling, forming steel components to specification.
• Use of workshop tools and machinery with strict safety practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Trades certification or apprenticeship is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Read drawings, measure and cut steel to spec.
• Fabricate components using appropriate machinery.
• Weld components and assemble completed structures.
• Maintain equipment and adhere to health & safety procedures.
• Assist with loading, unloading and stock organisation.
• Work to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Steel fabrication experience

Read technical drawings

MIG/TIG/ARC welding

Quality inspection

Teamwork & reliability

Education

Trade certification or apprenticeship

Tools

Saws

Grinders

Drills

Presses

Lifting equipment

Job description

Company Description

Underwoods Steel Stockholders & Fabrications is a specialist steel fabrication company with long-standing experience serving customers in Hereford and Worcester. The business provides steel stockholding and custom fabrication services to a wide range of commercial and domestic projects. Team members work with varied structural and architectural steel products in a fast-paced, workshop-based environment. The company values practical expertise, reliability, and safe working practices, offering opportunities to work on diverse fabrication and welding projects.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Experienced Steel Fabricator and Welder based in Worcestershire. The role involves reading and interpreting technical drawings, measuring and cutting steel to specification, and fabricating components using appropriate machinery and tools. The right candidate will carry out MIG/TIG/arc welding, assemble and finish fabricated structures, and perform quality checks to ensure accuracy and structural integrity. Daily responsibilities include maintaining equipment, following health and safety procedures, collaborating with colleagues to meet project deadlines, and assisting with loading, unloading, and organizing steel stock as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in steel fabrication, including measuring, cutting, drilling, and forming steel components to specification.
• Proficient welding skills (e.g., MIG, TIG, and/or arc), with the ability to produce clean, structurally sound welds in different positions.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, fabrication plans, and job specifications accurately.
• Competence in using workshop tools and machinery such as saws, grinders, drills, presses, and lifting equipment, while following safety guidelines.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices in a fabrication and welding environment, including PPE use and safe manual handling.
• Attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to inspect and verify finished work against project requirements.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team to meet production schedules.
• Previous experience in a steel fabrication workshop or similar environment; relevant trade certification or apprenticeship is advantageous.