Fabricator Welder

Baker Harding; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned business in Leeds is seeking a skilled individual to operate welding machines and support part fabrication. The role involves measuring, cutting, and ensuring quality standards while maintaining high workmanship levels. Candidates must be able to read mechanical drawings and may require visiting customer sites across the UK. This position offers an exciting opportunity in a growing company with a passionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience operating welding machines, especially MIG.
• Ability to read and follow mechanical drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate welding machines to fuse metal segments.
• Measure and cut metal pieces as required.
• Fabricate parts following mechanical drawings.

Skills

MIG welding

Blueprint reading

Quality inspection

General workshop machinery operation

Hand tool usage

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a brilliant team to support the continued growth of an established family‑owned business in Leeds.

The Role :

• You will operate welding machines to fuse metal segments together using MIG or other processes
• Measuring, cutting, clamping, grinding, drilling, or tacking metal pieces before welding
• You will be required to fabricate parts following mechanical drawings.
• You will prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• You will be expected to maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality ensuring products are produced and delivered OTIF to the customers requirements.
• You will check and complete all paperwork associated with the works order.
• Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems shortages or equipment breakdowns.
• You may be required to visit customer sites throughout the UK.
• Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related the role.
• Quality inspection of colleagues output.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience :