Fabricator Welder

OSS; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Job summary

OSS in Thatcham, Berkshire, is seeking a highly skilled Fabricator Welder to join a precision engineering team. You will interpret complex drawings and fabricate, weld, and finish high-end assemblies from scratch using MIG and TIG processes.

Working in a state-of-the-art facility, you will maintain tight tolerances, apply a premium surface finish, and benefit from a premium hourly rate plus regular overtime. This full-time, permanent role offers stability with long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• High-level experience as a Fabricator Welder in precision engineering.
• Expert blueprint reading skills and ability to work from drawings without supervision.
• Proficient MIG and TIG welding with good heat control and penetration.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Team player with problem-solving mindset and workshop safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate high-performance products from start to finish with flawless structural integrity and aesthetics.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings to determine dimensions, weld symbols, and sequences.
• MIG and TIG weld a variety of materials to strict quality standards.
• Operate workshop machinery and hand tools safely for precise preparation.
• Inspect own work to ensure tight tolerances and premium surface finishes.
• Finish and dress welds to deliver a premium, commercial-grade finish.

Job description

Fabricator Welder

Location: Thatcham, Berkshire

Salary: £23.00 - £25.00 per hour (dependent on experience) + Overtime

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits: Overtime available

The Company

Our client is a highly successful, rapidly expanding producer of high-performance metal solutions. Renowned for their uncompromising reputation for quality finished products, they supply premium sectors with precision-engineered components. To support their continued growth and a bursting order book, they are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fabricator Welder to join their skilled production team in Thatcham.

The Role

This role is designed for a highly skilled, time-served Fabricator Welder who takes genuine pride in their craftsmanship and commands a premium rate. Working in a state-of-the-art facility, you will be responsible for interpreting complex engineering drawings to fabricate, weld, and completely finish high-end assemblies from scratch.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate high-performance products from start to finish, ensuring flawless structural integrity and clean aesthetics.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings (blueprints) to establish precise dimensions, weld symbols, and assembly sequences.
• MIG and TIG weld a variety of materials (including stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel) to strict, zero-defect quality standards.
• Utilise workshop machinery and hand tools safely (saws, grinders, drills, and clamps) for precise material preparation.
• Maintain an exceptional eye for detail, performing self-inspections to ensure all work meets tight tolerances and pristine visual requirements.
• Finish and dress welds to deliver a premium, commercial-grade surface finish worthy of high-performance products.

About You

• Proven, high-level experience as a Fabricator Welder within a precision engineering, motorsport, aerospace, or high-end architectural fabrication environment.
• Expert blueprint reading skills with the ability to work entirely independently from drawings without supervision.
• Highly proficient in both MIG and TIG welding, displaying an advanced understanding of material distortion, heat control, and penetration.
• Quality-driven mindset—someone who naturally focuses on neatness, clean fabrication lines, and exact alignment.
• Proactive team player with strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to workshop safety.

What's on Offer

• Premium hourly rate (£23.00 to £25.00/hr) reflecting your top-tier fabrication expertise.
• Regular, plentiful overtime to significantly maximize your weekly take-home pay.
• A stable, thriving business with a strong reputation, offering excellent long-term job security and growth.
• Clean, modern, and highly supportive workshop environment