Fabricator/Welder

Robert Lickley Refractories; Dudley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied work

Steady hours

Plant maintenance exposure

Clear standards

Opportunity to learn TIG/MMA

Permanent role

Job summary

Robert Lickley Refractories Limited in Dudley is seeking a hands-on Fabricator/Welder to join our fabrication team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves MIG welding, fabrication and repair on steel components and production equipment, reading engineering drawings, and supporting plant maintenance.

This is a hands-on workshop position based at our Dudley works, Monday to Friday. The salary ranges £29,250 to £32,175 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fabrication/welding in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven MIG welding experience on mild steel.
• Experience using grinders, drills, saws, guillotines and oxy-acetylene equipment.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good practical fabrication, fitting and assembly skills; work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding on mild steel plates, cylinders, sections and fabricated assemblies.
• Fabricate, assemble, modify and repair steelwork, plant components and production equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and fabrication instructions.
• Cut, drill, tap, grind and shape materials using hand tools and workshop machinery.
• Operate guillotines, bandsaws, grinders, drills and oxy-acetylene cutting equipment.
• Inspect completed work against drawings and specifications and record measurements.
• Assist with maintenance, modification and repair of plant equipment and production assets.
• Keep the fabrication workshop clean, organised and safe, and report hazards or defects promptly.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Saws

Guillotines

Oxy-acetylene equipment

Job description

RLR makes refractory products for the steel industry and other high-temperature sectors, working from our Dudley site. We're looking for a Fabricator/Welder to join our Fabrication team on a permanent, full-time basis.

You'll carry out MIG welding, fabrication and repair work on steel components and production equipment, working from engineering drawings. You'll also support the Production Engineering Manager with plant maintenance and equipment repairs.

This is a hands-on workshop role based entirely at our Dudley works, Monday to Friday.

Customer Relationship

Personal Evolution

Autonomy

Administrative Work

Technical Expertise

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding on mild steel plate, cylinders, sections and fabricated assemblies
• Fabricate, assemble, modify and repair steelwork, plant components and production equipment
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and fabrication instructions
• Cut, drill, tap, grind and shape materials using hand tools and workshop machinery
• Operate guillotines, bandsaws, grinders, drills and oxy-acetylene cutting equipment
• Inspect completed work against drawings and specifications and record measurements
• Assist with maintenance, modification and repair of plant equipment and production assets
• Keep the fabrication workshop clean, organised and safe, and report hazards or defects promptly

Must Have

• Previous experience in a fabrication and welding role in a manufacturing, engineering or industrial environment
• Proven MIG welding experience on mild steel
• Experience using grinders, drills, saws, guillotines and oxy-acetylene equipment
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Good practical fabrication, fitting and assembly skills
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Strong attention to detail
• Physically able to handle materials, tools and equipment

Nice to have

• A welding, fabrication or engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or apprenticeship
• A counterbalance forklift licence
• Experience in a refractory environment
• Experience supporting plant maintenance or equipment modification
• TIG or MMA welding capability
• Basic understanding of refractory products or production processes

What's great in the job?

• Varied work - you'll move between welding, fabrication, fitting and plant maintenance tasks
• Steady hours - full-time, Monday to Friday, based at one site with no shift pattern
• Plant maintenance exposure - you'll support the Production Engineering Manager on repairs and improvement work, broadening your experience beyond standard fabrication
• Clear standards - work is checked against drawings and specifications, so you know what good looks like
• Scope to add skills - there's room to pick up forklift authorisation or additional welding processes such as TIG or MMA
• Permanent role - stable position with an established UK manufacturer

This is a permanent, full-time position working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday, based at our Dudley works. The salary is £29,250 to £32,175 depending on experience.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and are committed to fair and consistent recruitment practices based on merit, experience, and values.