Plater Fabricator - Skilled Fabrication & Welding Role
Location: Kingswinford, West Midlands
Salary: ?16.00 - ?17.00 per hour (depending on experience)
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after 37 hours per week
Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 07:30 - 16:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 12:30
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Plater Fabricator to join our dynamic and skilled fabrication team in a modern, ISO-certified engineering facility. As part of our team, you will play a key role in producing heavy-duty steel fabrications and structural components for demanding industries such as nuclear, subsea, oil & gas, mining, scientific research, and power generation.
Key Responsibilities
- MIG & TIG Welding: Perform welding in line with BS EN ISO (phone number removed):2017+A1:2019 Level 2 standards.
- Certification Maintenance: Qualify and maintain certifications to BS EN ISO 9606-1:2017 welding standards.
- Fabrication: Work with carbon and stainless steel components ranging from 6mm to 100mm thick.
- Structural Fabrication: Fabricate and assemble structural profiles such as beams, columns, channels, and angles.
- Overhead Cranes: Safely operate overhead cranes and lifting equipment for handling large components.
- Quality Compliance: Ensure all welds meet contract-specific NDT standards (DPI, MPI, UT) as required.Precision Work: Contribute to a quality-driven environment, ensuring high standards of craftsmanship and compliance.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in MIG & TIG welding techniques.
- Experience with heavy fabrication and structural steel, particularly in large-scale projects.
- Welding Certification: Must be certified or eligible for certification to BS EN ISO 9606-1:2017.
- Heavy Equipment Handling: Comfortable using cranes, slings, and other lifting equipment.
- Inspection Knowledge: Understanding of third-party inspection techniques, including dye penetrant, magnetic particle, and ultrasonic testing.
- Health & Safety Commitment: A strong focus on maintaining health and safety standards in the workplace.
What's On Offer
- Competitive Hourly Rate: ?16.00 - ?17.00 (depending on experience).
- Overtime: Paid at 1.5x rate after 37 hours worked.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Including holiday entitlement and company pension scheme.
- Challenging Projects: Work on complex, high-specification projects within a specialist engineering environment.
- Ongoing Development: Support for skills development, including certification renewal.
- Collaborative Work Environment: Join a team that values precision, quality, and safety.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Plater Fabricator looking to take on challenging and varied projects in a professional, well-equipped environment. If you're passionate about quality work, safety, and continuous development, we want to hear from you.