Fabricator / Welder

Oil, Gas and Renewables; Kintore; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil, gas, and renewables sector is seeking a skilled Fabricator and Welder in Kintore. The role involves fabricating and welding tools while ensuring quality and safety standards are met. Candidates should have a mechanical trade qualification and proficiency in fabrication processes, with potential training provided for specialized methods.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification with broad fabrication and welding understanding.
• Experience with TIG, sub arc, FCAW preferred; training provided.
• Ability to work independently and positive proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld tools/equipment according to standards.
• Maintain quality and safety standards, report defects.
• Assist in training apprentices and create risk assessments.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Interpret Engineering Drawings

Fabrication and Welding Equipment Proficiency

Planning Skills

Health and Safety Standards Knowledge

Education

Mechanical Trade Qualification

Tools

Fabrication Equipment

Welding Equipment

Inspection Tools

Job description

Kintore, Aberdeenshire, UK

May 2025

Job Purpose

To fabricate and weld various STATS tools and equipment in a safe and effective manner while ensuring that a quality product is produced at all times.

Reports To

• Manufacturing Supervisor

External Relationships

• QC Inspectors, Machinists, Clients

Main Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld complete tools/equipment according to standards and procedures set by STATS and its clients.
• Maintain high standards of quality for products and services.
• Work safely at all times to protect colleagues, clients, and visitors.
• Manage movement of materials and equipment within the shop area.
• Report defects to materials, components, or equipment to the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Ensure all drawings, procedures, and instructions are current before commencing work.
• Contribute to the proposal and adoption of new fabrication/welding techniques to improve productivity and safety.
• Assist in training apprentices as needed.
• Liaise with the Manufacturing Supervisor on issues arising.
• Report environmental, health, and safety issues.
• Adhere to STATS standards and company procedures.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Manufacturing Supervisor.
• Assist in creating risk assessments when required.
• Coordinate with the supervisor on material, customer, and project issues.
• Support the introduction of new safety equipment.
• Maintain sufficient stock levels and material traceability.
• Ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and current.
• Support other departments as needed.

Individual Quality and Safety Responsibilities

• Comply with STATS and client quality, safety, and environmental systems and procedures.
• Report accidents, incidents, near misses, and hazards immediately, completing relevant paperwork.

Internal Training Requirements

• Environmental Awareness
• COSHH Awareness
• Manual Handling
• STATS Internal Basic Courses

Experience, Competence, Skills, and Knowledge

• Ability to work effectively in a small, focused team with high standards and client deadlines.
• Flexibility for shift work as required.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in using fabrication and welding equipment safely.
• Ability to operate inspection tools.
• Understanding of various fabrication and welding methods.
• Planning skills for fabrication and welding processes.
• Effective use of lifting equipment.
• Knowledge of environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Understanding of engineering terminologies and fabrication/welding equipment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical trade qualification with a broad understanding of fabrication and welding techniques.
• Experience with TIG, sub arc, FCAW, and profile burning is desirable but not essential; training will be provided.
• Welding to a 6G standard, with training provided.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work independently.
• Positive and proactive attitude.

Additional Note

STATS is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all employees, enabling us to achieve our objectives together.

Apply