Fabricator Welder

Wrightbus; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Ballymena is seeking experienced Fabricator Welders to join their team. The role involves completing welding tasks to high standards, interpreting engineering drawings, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have MIG welding experience and the ability to obtain required certifications. Benefits include life insurance, career progression, and employee discounts. Apply now to be part of a fast-growing company.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Medicash scheme

Discounts with local businesses

Free car parking

Career progression

Qualifications

• Must be a Time Served Welder or have 3 years of MIG welding experience.
• Ability to obtain Coded Welding certificate in MIG Welding.
• 1 year's experience as a metal fabricator in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and use tools to complete welding tasks.
• Maintain equipment and ensure safety standards.
• Fabricate metal assemblies accurately.

Skills

MIG Welding

Technical drawing interpretation

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Job type: Permanent

Location: Galgorm Industrial Estate

Closing date: Monday 22 Sep 2025 08:00

Overview

The Job Summary: Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are looking for Fabricator Welders.

Hours of Work

4-day week 38 hours. Day Shift 07:00-17:00. Nightshift 21:00-07:00

Role

This role involves preparing and using tools, jogs and fixtures to complete welding tasks to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all equipment is maintained safe and properly stored as well as producing components to Wrightbus quality and deadline requirements.
• Record job details, repair and maintain machines and report any faults or damages promptly
• Interpreting engineering and welding drawings, fabricating metal assemblies and maintaining high accuracy and safety standards when operating equipment such a cranes and rotators.

The Requirements

• Time Served Welder and ability to obtain Coded Welding certificate in MIG Welding OR
• 3 Years exp in MIG Welding and ability to obtain Coded Welding certificate in MIG Welding
• 1 years' experience as a metal fabricator within an engineering environment.
• Working knowledge of welding machine settings, Gas flows and amperage usage on various materials.

Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Medicash scheme
• Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
• Free car parking
• Career progression

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