Fabricator Welder

Orion Electrotech; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Fareham is looking for a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join their production team. This role involves making complex metal assemblies using various welding techniques, interpreting engineering drawings, and ensuring high-quality workmanship. The position is contract-based until December 2026, offering a competitive pay rate and overtime options.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a precision fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Skilled in hand tools and a variety of welding and assembly techniques.
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude toward problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture complex metal assemblies.
• Perform various welding processes to join metal components.
• Use brazing techniques for precise assembly of parts.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to produce parts.
• Select and set up tools, fixtures, and materials for each job.
• Take ownership of the quality of your own work.

Skills

Precision fabrication experience

TIG welding

Aluminium welding

Engineering drawing interpretation

Use of hand tools

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Fabricator

Job Title:Fabricator/Welder

Location:Fareham

Job type:Contract till end Dec 2026

Rate:£16.83-£18.08 PAYE per hour, increasing after 12 weeks

Overtime paid at a premium of time and a half, double pay on Sundays

Hours:07:30-16:15, Monday-Thursday, 07:30-11:30 Friday

Are you a skilled Fabricator/Welder with a passion for precision engineering? We're looking for a Fabricator/Welder to join our specialist production team. This is a hands-on role, taking components from raw material through to final assembly.

Key role of a Fabricator/Welder:

• Manufacture of complex metal assemblies
• Perform various welding processes including TIG welding, aluminium welding, Trent resistance welding, seam welding, and electron beam welding to assemble and join metal components to high standards.
• Use of brazing techniques for secure and precise assembly of parts
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to produce parts to specified tolerances.
• Select and set up appropriate tools, fixtures, and materials for each job.
• Take ownership of the quality of your own work, including signing off completed jobs

The Fabricator should have the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in a precision fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Ability to interpret complex technical drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Skilled in hand tools and a variety of welding and assembly techniques
• Strong team player with a proactive attitude toward problem solving

If you are interested in this fabricator role, please click Apply Now or contact Courtney at Orion Reading on01189 239 214.

“Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately, we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website.”

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