Fabrication/Welder

TipTopJob; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

McGeoch Technology Ltd. in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Fabrication/Welder to join a busy production facility. You will be responsible for preparation and welding of mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel, with material thicknesses ranging from 1mm to 10mm.

You will report to the Production Manager and work to BS EN ISO 15614 accreditation standards, welding butt, fillet and plug joints, and ensuring high finish and tolerances. Overtime may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication and welding to high standards.
• Significant industry exposure and practical metalworking know-how.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and welding procedures.
• Competence in finishing fabrications with good polish and tolerances.
• Team-focused, patient, and reliable with a track record of meeting production goals.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate mild steel, stainless, and aluminium components per drawings.
• Weld components using TIG and MIG welding processes.
• Position, align and fit parts to specifications.
• Grind, sand, and finish fabrications to high standards.
• Measure completed work to verify conformance to specifications.
• Maintain tools and equipment in a safe, tidy condition.
• Work overtime as required to meet production goals.

Skills

Industrial fabrication

Industry exposure

Metal finishing

Reading drawings

Team player

Education

BS EN ISO 15614 accreditation

Tools

Welding equipment

TIG welding

MIG welding

Job description

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive + Over time (when required)

Vacancy Type: Permanent , Full time, 37 hours per week

Hours: Monday to Thursday 0730 : 1600, Friday 0730 : 1230

Company Description

McGeoch Technology Ltd. is a well:established and expanding manufacturing company based in Birmingham and due to their current projected growth, we are now looking to recruit for the position of Fabrication / Welder.

The successful applicant will be based at our clients production facility in Birmingham city centre.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager as part of the Fabrication / Welder team, your responsibilities will be preparation and welding of mild steel, Aluminium, Stainless steel, thicknesses of material will range from 1mm : 10mm.

Your duties will include but not be limited to the following;

Key Area and Responsibilities

Technical Duties

• Fabrication of Mild steel, Stainless:steel and Aluminium components as required ensuring that the highest standards in finish and tolerances, in accordance with information supplied, are achieved using sound trade methods.
• Must hold the following accreditations, BS EN ISO 15614 :1 and BS EN ISO 15614. : 2 and approved to weld Butt, Fillet and plug.
• Weld components and framework using a TIG and MIG welding processes.
• Position align and fit parts according to specifications.
• Grind, sand, polish and detail fabrications to required finish using hand and power tools to a high standard.
• Measure and examine completed work to verify conformance to specifications.
• All Fabrications tasks are to be completed in the agreed (quoted) time frames or better.
• Operation of manual machine tools, as part of the fabrication process when required.
• Machines to be kept in a tidy and well:maintained manner, which would require maintenance be undertaken from time to time.
• Ensure that the supply of consumables, i.e. gas, welding wire etc. does not run which could affect the job.
• Work with the Manager to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Maintains tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Display flexibility to work in other departments and overtime as necessary to assist the company in meeting production goals.
• Liaise with design team and give input into new designs.
• Complete administrative tasks as required.
• Work from drawing without supervision.
• Report drawing errors.

Competencies

• Proven knowledge and experience of Industrial Fabrication.
• Significant Industry exposure.
• BS EN ISO 15614 :1 and BS EN ISO 15614. : 2 accreditation (in date)
• Knowledge of metal finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, weld procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to recognise welding symbols and specifications.
• Be customer and results focused, have integrity, and be a proven team:player.