Fabricator / Welder

Dust Control Environmental Ltd (DCE); Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dust Control Environmental Ltd in Wakefield, UK, is seeking a practical Fabricator/Welder to join our manufacturing team. Working from engineering drawings, you will fabricate, weld and assemble components and equipment to ensure high-quality output.

You will operate a fibre laser and press brake, prepare materials, check dimensions and welds, and collaborate with colleagues to meet production schedules while maintaining a safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and MIG welding is essential.
• A coded welder would be advantageous.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, measure, cut and fit materials for fabrication.
• Operate fibre laser machine.
• Operate press brake.
• Weld components to specification.
• Assemble fabricated parts into equipment.
• Check dimensions, weld quality and finished assemblies.
• Maintain a safe, tidy and organized workspace.
• Work with colleagues to meet production schedules.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

MIG welding

Read engineering drawings

Coded welder

Tools

Fibre laser machine

Press brake

Workshop tools

Job description

Dust Control Environmental Ltd is a UK manufacturer of dust and fume extraction systems, helping businesses create cleaner, safer working environments.

We are looking for a practical, skilled Fabricator / Welder to join our manufacturing team in Wakefield, supporting the welding and assembly of our extraction equipment.

The role

Working from engineering drawings, you will fabricate, weld and assemble components and equipment, taking pride in producing accurate, high-quality work.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing, measuring, cutting and fitting materials ready for fabrication.
• The operation of a fibre laser machine.
• Press brake operation.
• Welding components to the required specification and finish.
• Assembling fabricated parts into completed equipment.
• Checking dimensions, weld quality and finished assemblies.
• Working with colleagues to meet production schedules.
• Maintaining a safe, tidy and organised working area.

About youExperience with sheet metal fabrication and MIG welding is essential.A coded welder would be advantageous.

• Previous experience in fabrication and welding within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using workshop tools and fabrication equipment.
• Good practical skills and a methodical approach to assembly.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• A reliable, flexible approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.