Fabricator/TIG Welder

Virtual Human Resources; Thame; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based precision engineering firm is seeking a skilled TIG Welder with expertise in high-performance automotive and motorsport fabrication. Responsibilities include precision welding of exhaust components, working with exotic materials, and collaborating with engineering teams. The ideal candidate has a passion for quality work and the ability to read technical drawings. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Opportunities for progression

Professional workshop environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TIG welding and precision fabrication, ideally in motorsport or aerospace.
• Strong familiarity with welding and forming thin-gauge exotic metals.
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Precision fabrication and TIG welding of high-performance exhaust components.
• Reading and interpreting complex technical and engineering drawings.
• Collaborating with engineers and quality teams to ensure project standards are met.

Skills

TIG welding

Precision fabrication

Technical drawing interpretation

Teamwork

Tools

Tube benders

Notchers

Forming equipment

Job description

Overview

TIG Welder Role - Oxfordshire. Skilled Exhaust Fabricator / TIG Welder - Motorsport & High-Performance Automotive. Location: West Midlands / UK-based precision engineering firm. Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + benefits package. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent.

A globally recognised leader in the design and manufacture of world-class, high-performance exhaust systems. The company supplies some of the most prestigious names in motorsport and high-end automotive manufacturing, including Formula 1 and record-breaking supercar brands.

Operating at the cutting edge of exhaust technology, this firm is known for delivering lightweight, high-performance, and durable systems to meet the exacting standards of elite-level clients.

Responsibilities

• Precision fabrication and TIG welding of high-performance exhaust components
• Working with exotic materials including Inconel, Titanium, and Stainless Steel
• Reading and interpreting complex technical and engineering drawings
• Using specialist fabrication tools including tube benders, notchers, and forming equipment
• Performing in-process quality checks to ensure components meet stringent tolerances
• Collaborating with engineers and quality teams to ensure project deadlines and standards are met
• Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes within the workshop

Qualifications

• Proven experience in TIG welding and precision fabrication, ideally in motorsport, aerospace, or high-performance automotive sectors
• Strong familiarity with welding and forming thin-gauge exotic metals
• Ability to work from detailed technical drawings and specifications
• Self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail and a passion for producing world-class quality work
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Company pension scheme
• Professional, high-performance workshop environment
• Opportunities for progression and continued development
• Involvement in prestigious and technically advanced engineering projects