Fabricator

Argon Engineering Limited; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Excellent work-life balance

Job summary

Argon Engineering Limited in Wednesbury is seeking an experienced Fabricator to join our engineering team. The role focuses on stainless steel fabrication and welding across the site, with a mix of planned and reactive tasks in a food manufacturing environment.

You will read engineering drawings, fabricate and repair machinery components, and support maintenance and improvement projects. Regular Monday–Friday days, with a permanent position and a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fabricator in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong experience with stainless steel fabrication.
• Skilled in MIG and TIG welding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good health and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Carry out stainless steel fabrication and welding across the site.
• Manufacture, modify and repair machinery components.
• Carry out MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel.
• Work with stainless steel and mild steel.
• Repair and modify production equipment.
• Support engineering team with maintenance.
• Fabricate components to improve machinery reliability.
• Assist with installation and modification of equipment.
• Work from drawings and use workshop machinery safely.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Follow site food hygiene procedures.
• Support continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical aptitude

Safety awareness

Independent worker

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Job description

Fabricator

Location: Wednesbury
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday, Days
Industry: Food Manufacturing

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fabricator to join a well-established food manufacturing business based in Wednesbury.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Fabricator who enjoys a varied, hands-on role and has strong experience working with stainless steel fabrication within a manufacturing environment.

The Role

Working as part of the engineering team, you will provide fabrication and welding support across the site, helping to maintain and improve production equipment, machinery and infrastructure.

The role will involve a mixture of planned fabrication work, repairs and reactive engineering support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and solving practical engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out stainless steel fabrication and welding across the manufacturing site.
• Manufacture, modify and repair machinery components, guards, frames and structures.
• Carry out MIG and TIG welding, particularly on stainless steel.
• Work with stainless steel, mild steel and other metals.
• Repair and modify existing production equipment.
• Support the engineering team with mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Fabricate bespoke components and solutions to improve machinery reliability.
• Assist with installation and modification of production equipment.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Use workshop machinery and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Follow all site health and safety and food hygiene procedures.
• Support continuous improvement and engineering projects across the site.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience working as a Fabricator within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong experience in stainless steel fabrication.
• Strong MIG and/or TIG welding experience.
• Experience working with stainless steel and mild steel.
• Ability to fabricate, modify and repair components and machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Experience fabricating and repairing machinery, structures or components.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Good attention to detail and a high standard of workmanship.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within food manufacturing or FMCG.
• Experience fabricating food production equipment.
• Experience working with conveyors, guarding, platforms and production machinery.
• Mechanical maintenance experience.
• Welding qualifications.

What's on Offer?

• £36,000 - £40,000 salary depending on experience
• Monday - Friday, days
• Permanent position
• Excellent work-life balance
• Opportunity to work within an established food manufacturing business
• Varied and hands-on fabrication role
• Opportunity to support engineering projects and continuous improvement

If you are an experienced Fabricator with strong stainless steel fabrication and welding skills looking for a stable Monday-Friday, days-based position within the food manufacturing sector, we'd be keen to hear from you.