Fabricator Welders

Hewett Recruitment; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Kidderminster is seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join their skilled workshop team. In this hands-on role, you will interpret technical drawings and produce high-quality fabricated assemblies including tanks and conveyors. The ideal candidate has proven MIG welding experience and the ability to work independently or as part of a supportive team. This position offers a competitive salary and stable working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive engineering team

Opportunities to develop skills

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MIG welding on mild steel.
• Ability to read and work from technical/engineering drawings.
• Strong fabrication skills, including cutting and assembling.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Fabricate tanks, conveyors and various metal components to precise specifications.
• Perform MIG welding on mild steel.
• Carry out metal finishing including grinding and deburring.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively.

Skills

MIG welding experience (3mm-10mm mild steel)

Reading technical/engineering drawings

Fabrication skills (cutting, bending, tacking)

Using hand tools (grinders, linishers, drills)

Operating fabrication machinery (guillotines, folders, rollers)

Attention to detail

Tools

Guillotine

Rollers

Folders

Drills

Job description

Fabricator / Welder

Location: Kidderminster
Salary: ~£28,000 - £35,000
Hours: 39 hours
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Company

Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in the production of bespoke tanks, conveyors and fabricated components. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join their skilled workshop team.

The Role

As a Fabricator/Welder, you will be responsible for interpreting technical drawings and producing high-quality fabricated assemblies, including tanks, frames and conveyor units. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong MIG welding experience, excellent attention to detail, and confidence using a wide range of workshop machinery and hand tools.

You will work as part of a supportive team in a busy fabrication environment, ensuring all work meets required quality, accuracy and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings
• Fabricate tanks, conveyors and various metal components to precise specifications
• Perform MIG welding on mild steel (typically 3mm - 10mm thickness)
• Carry out metal finishing including grinding, linishing and deburring
• Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively
• Operate workshop machinery including:
  • Guillotine
  • Folders
  • Rollers
  • Drills
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of accuracy and workmanship
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Follow company procedures and health & safety guidelines at all times

Skills & Experience Required

Essential:

• Proven MIG welding experience (3mm-10mm mild steel)
• Ability to confidently read and work from technical/engineering drawings
• Strong fabrication skills, including cutting, bending, tacking and assembling
• Experience using hand tools (grinders, linishers, drills, etc.)
• Competent operating fabrication machinery (guillotines, folders, rollers)
• Excellent attention to detail and quality of finish
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

• Experience fabricating conveyors or tanks
• Additional welding skills (TIG, stick, etc.)
• Experience in a manufacturing or production workshop environment

Why Apply?

• Established, supportive engineering team
• Varied fabrication work with opportunities to develop skills
• Stable and growing business
• Competitive salary and benefits package