Fabricator & Welder — Full-Time, Hands-On at Dudley Plant

Robert Lickley Refractories Limited; Dudley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Varied work

Steady hours

Plant maintenance exposure

Clear standards

Opportunity to learn TIG/MMA

Permanent role

Job summary

Robert Lickley Refractories Limited in Dudley is seeking a hands-on Fabricator/Welder to join our fabrication team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves MIG welding, fabrication and repair on steel components and production equipment, reading engineering drawings, and supporting plant maintenance.

This is a hands-on workshop position based at our Dudley works, Monday to Friday. The salary ranges £29,250 to £32,175 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in fabrication/welding in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven MIG welding experience on mild steel.
• Experience using grinders, drills, saws, guillotines and oxy-acetylene equipment.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good practical fabrication, fitting and assembly skills; work independently with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding on mild steel plates, cylinders, sections and fabricated assemblies.
• Fabricate, assemble, modify and repair steelwork, plant components and production equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and fabrication instructions.
• Cut, drill, tap, grind and shape materials using hand tools and workshop machinery.
• Operate guillotines, bandsaws, grinders, drills and oxy-acetylene cutting equipment.
• Inspect completed work against drawings and specifications and record measurements.
• Assist with maintenance, modification and repair of plant equipment and production assets.
• Keep the fabrication workshop clean, organised and safe, and report hazards or defects promptly.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Safety conscious

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship

Tools

Grinders

Drills

Saws

Guillotines

Oxy-acetylene equipment

Job description

Robert Lickley Refractories Limited in Dudley is seeking a hands-on Fabricator/Welder to join our fabrication team on a permanent, full-time basis. The role involves MIG welding, fabrication and repair on steel components and production equipment, reading engineering drawings, and supporting plant maintenance.

This is a hands-on workshop position based at our Dudley works, Monday to Friday. The salary ranges £29,250 to £32,175 depending on experience.