Fabricator Welder

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Leeds is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder. The role involves operating welding machines, fabricating parts according to mechanical drawings, and maintaining quality standards. The ideal candidate should have strong welding skills, hands-on experience in a mechanical environment, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered, including holidays, healthcare, and pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company Profit Share Scheme

On-site parking

Healthcare cash plan scheme

4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave

Superb canteen facility

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment.
• Experience with the Armada Press Brake preferred.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings and quality inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machines to fuse metal segments together using MIG or other processes.
• Fabricate parts following mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and product quality.

Skills

MIG Welding

MMA/Stick Welding

Stud Welding

Plasma Cutting

Mechanical Drawing Understanding

Overhead Crane Experience

FLT Counterbalance

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Collaborative Experience

Continuous Improvement Experience

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join an established leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical equipment.

Job Description

• Operate welding machines to fuse metal segments together using MIG or other processes.
• Measure, cut, clamp, grind, drill, or tack metal pieces before welding.
• Fabricate parts following mechanical drawings.
• Prepare work by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• Maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality, ensuring products are produced and delivered OTIF to customer requirements.
• Check and complete all paperwork associated with the works order.
• Perform area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems, shortages or equipment breakdowns.
• May be required to visit customer sites throughout the UK.
• Use general workshop machinery and hand tools related to the role.
• Quality inspect colleague's output.

Qualifications and Skills

• MIG, MMA/Stick Welding, Stud Welding and Plasma Cutting.
• Prefer experience using the Armada Press Brake.
• Hands‑on experience within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment.
• Understanding of mechanical drawings.
• Overhead crane/lifting slinging experience.
• FLT Counterbalance.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working collaboratively with operations personnel.
• Experience within a continuous improvement environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Benefits

• Salary negotiable.
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company Profit Share Scheme (paid quarterly).
• Days only – every other Friday off.
• Superb canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided.
• 3 x salary death in service.
• Healthcare cash plan scheme.
• Salary sacrifice EV scheme and on-site electric charging points.
• 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave.
• Pension.
• Parking on site.