Fabricator/Welder

Castle Employment Group; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Overtime at enhanced rates

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting an experienced Fabricator Welder for a Kirkbymoorside-based role within a global engineering business. The successful candidate will prepare, fabricate and weld precision components from detailed drawings, using TIG and Flux Core MAG techniques on stainless steel, aluminium and other alloys.

You will work a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday, with flexitime and overtime at enhanced rates.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in welding and fabrication.
• Practical experience with TIG and Flux Core MAG welding.
• Experience welding stainless steel and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Good understanding of weld preparation, fabrication techniques and component fit-up.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out TIG, Flux Core MAG (FCAW) and general welding on specialist components.
• Reading and interpreting technical engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Preparing, measuring, positioning and fitting components prior to welding.
• Welding a range of materials including stainless steel and aluminium.
• Working to approved welding procedures and recognised quality standards.
• Ensuring dimensional accuracy, weld quality and correct component fit-up.
• Carrying out grinding, fettling and finishing operations.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.

Skills

TIG welding

Flux Core MAG

Reading drawings

Fabrication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Desirable apprenticeship in engineering or fabrication

ASME IX / BS EN ISO welding standards knowledge

Job description

Location: Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Flexitime Available | Overtime at Enhanced Rates | Excellent Benefits

Castle Employment Group is recruiting an experienced Fabricator Welder to join a well-established, global engineering and manufacturing business based in Kirkbymoorside.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled manufacturing team, working on technically complex, precision-engineered components used in specialist equipment operating in demanding environments.

The company offers a supportive working environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your welding skills across a range of materials and processes.

The Role

As a Fabricator Welder, you will be responsible for preparing, fabricating and welding specialist engineering components to high-quality standards.

Working from detailed engineering drawings, you will use a variety of welding techniques and materials to manufacture components to precise specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out TIG, Flux Core MAG (FCAW) and general welding on specialist engineering components.
• Reading and interpreting technical engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Preparing, measuring, positioning and fitting components prior to welding.
• Welding a range of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel and specialist alloys.
• Working to approved welding procedures and recognised quality standards.
• Ensuring dimensional accuracy, weld quality and correct component fit-up.
• Carrying out grinding, fettling and finishing operations.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a skilled Fabricator Welder who takes pride in producing high-quality work and is confident working on technically demanding engineering projects.

Skills and Experience Required

• Previous experience in a welding and fabrication environment.
• Practical experience with TIG and Flux Core MAG welding processes.
• Experience welding stainless steel and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Good understanding of weld preparation, fabrication techniques and component fit-up.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience welding Duplex, Super Duplex or specialist alloys.
• Previous experience within precision engineering, heavy engineering or specialist manufacturing.
• Relevant engineering or fabrication apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of ASME IX or BS EN ISO welding standards.
• Additional welding or workshop certifications.

Please note: A practical welding assessment will form part of the interview process.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• 37 hours per week
• Flexitime available

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position within an established global engineering business.
• Overtime paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday.
• Double time for Sunday overtime.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 5% salary sacrifice pension scheme, matched by the employer.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance at twice your basic annual salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on specialist, high-quality engineering projects.
• Further development through company-specific welding qualifications and procedures.