Mechanical Fabricator II: Custom Stage & Rigging

TAIT; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance (4x salary)

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection / critical illness

Optional private medical insurance (R&

Job summary

TAIT in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Fabricator to join our live events team. You will work across mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, performing MIG and TIG welding to fabricate fascia, decks and moving stage machinery with precision.

You will assemble gearboxes, motors and drive systems, align moving parts, and conduct functional testing to ensure reliable performance in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in custom welding and fabrication.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with machine assembly or mechanical builds.
• Ability to interpret engineering and fabrication drawings confidently.
• Familiarity with safe use of fabrication tools and machinery (saws, grinders, drills, press brakes, etc.).
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and precision measuring equipment for mechanical fitting.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural and architectural components using MIG/TIG/MMA welding to require specifications.
• Work with various materials including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Construct custom metal frameworks, fascia structures, deck platforms, and mounting assemblies tailored to project requirements.
• Use cutting, rolling, and bending equipment to form components as needed.
• Adhere to welding procedures and quality standards, ensuring high finish quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Assemble mechanical systems including bearings, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, linear rails, and other components used in stage machinery.
• Fit and align moving parts to ensure smooth and safe mechanical function.
• Perform functional testing and basic fault finding on mechanical systems.
• Work from mechanical schematics, exploded drawings, and layout plans to complete assemblies.
• Maintain an organized and tidy work area, adhering to health & safety standards.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, and installation teams to resolve build challenges.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and ensure all work meets project specifications and safety requirements.
• Handle materials in line with company procedures, including inventory checks and waste minimization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to fabrication, assembly, and workflow.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Welding experience

Fabrication experience

Interpret engineering drawings

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Cutting tools

Job description

TAIT in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Fabricator to join our live events team. You will work across mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium, performing MIG and TIG welding to fabricate fascia, decks and moving stage machinery with precision.

You will assemble gearboxes, motors and drive systems, align moving parts, and conduct functional testing to ensure reliable performance in dynamic environments.