Experienced Welder / Fabricator

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled welder fabricators to join their team. In this dynamic role, you will set up and operate welding equipment to manufacture high-quality metal components for various products, including truck bodies and trailers. Your expertise in GMAW and FCAW processes will be essential as you ensure precision and quality in every weld. With a commitment to safety and compliance, you will work in a supportive environment that values your skills and experience. If you are passionate about metal fabrication and looking for a rewarding opportunity, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Excellent health insurance

401-K retirement plan with company match

Affordable dental insurance

Affordable vision insurance

Company-paid life insurance

Short and long-term insurance

Competitive paid time off program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of welding experience in an industrial setting.
• Vocational training and high school diploma required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate welding equipment to manufacture metal components.
• Examine welds for quality and compliance with specifications.

Skills

GMAW welding

FCAW welding

Metal fabrication

Ability to work with different metals

Operating lifting devices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical training

Tools

Welding equipment

Press

Shear

Saw

Job description

J&J Truck Bodies & Trailers is looking for experienced welder fabricators who set up and operate equipment to manufacture fabricated metal components for products such as truck bodies, trailers, specialty vehicles, and related subassemblies-custom carbon steel and aluminum fabrications using the GMAW and FCAW processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Connects cables from welding unit to obtain amperage, voltage, slope, and pulse, as specified by training, or by foreman.
• Starts the power supply to produce an electric current.
• Cleans or degreases weld joints or workpieces.
• Prepares objects for welding by grinding surfaces.
• Positions and clamps work pieces together or assembles them in a jig or fixture. Fits up simple assemblies.
• Preheat the workpiece if/when required.
• Strikes (forms) arc to melt and deposit metal from electrode to workpiece and join edges of the workpiece.
• Manually guides gun along weld line, maintaining length of arc and speed of movement to form specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Examines weld for bead size and other specifications.
• Chips off excess weld, slag, and spatter.
• Ability to operate a press, shear, and saw.
• The ability to build small items without drawings/blueprints is a plus.
• Ability to work with different metals, and build a variety of different types of assemblies.
• Set up and adjust welder, and perform routine maintenance such as replacing spools of wire & changing out liners.
• Safely operate all lifting devices such as overhead & jib cranes and fork trucks when authorized & adequately trained.
• Safely perform duties, always wearing the required PPE.
• Observes and complies with all provisions of the ISO 9001 QMS.

Education and Experience:

• Vocational/technical training and a high school diploma or general education degree with work experience in an industrial setting are needed.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience.

Benefits:

• Excellent health insurance plans are available for employees and their families.
• 401-K retirement plan with a company match of up to 6%.
• Affordable dental and vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company paid short and long-term insurance.
• Competitive paid time off program.