Mechanical Fitter

South West Recruitment; New Milton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Daytime hours

Early finish Fridays

Established company

Varied fabrication work

Training & development

Possible travel to customer sites

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for an experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator to join an established engineering manufacturer in New Milton, Hampshire. The role involves MIG welding and fabrication of machine casings and frames from drawings, with progression into mechanical fitting, assembly, and installation.

Training will develop your skills in mechanical fitting and machinery assembly, with potential travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas as you grow.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience fabricating frames, casings, enclosures or similar metal components.
• Willingness to learn mechanical fitting and machinery assembly.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding and fabrication of machine casings, frames and components.
• Work from engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Prepare, cut, assemble and weld metal components.
• Ensure finished fabrications meet quality and dimensional standards.
• Use workshop tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assist with mechanical assembly and fitting of specialist machinery.
• Learn how the machines operate and are installed.
• Support engineers with machine builds and testing.
• Potentially travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Mechanical assembly

Job description

MIG Welder / Fabricator / Mechanical Fitter

Location: New Milton, Hampshire

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
• Friday: 9.00am – 4.00pm

We are recruiting for an experienced MIG Welder / Fabricator to join a well-established engineering manufacturer based in New Milton, Hampshire.

The company designs and manufactures specialist industrial machinery supplied to customers throughout the UK and overseas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled welder and fabricator looking to develop their career beyond welding, with the chance to learn mechanical fitting, machine assembly and installation.

The Role

Initially, you will be responsible for the fabrication and MIG welding of metal casings, frames and components used in the manufacture of specialist industrial machinery.

As you become familiar with the products, you will receive training and gradually become involved in the mechanical assembly and fitting of complete machines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• MIG welding and fabrication of machine casings, frames and associated components.
• Working from engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Preparing, cutting, assembling and welding metal components.
• Ensuring finished fabrications meet required quality and dimensional standards.
• Using workshop tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assisting with the mechanical assembly and fitting of specialist machinery.
• Learning how the company's machines operate and how they are installed.
• Supporting experienced engineers with machine builds and testing.
• Potentially progressing into customer-site installation work, which may involve travel within the UK and overseas.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with a good background in MIG welding and fabrication who is keen to develop additional engineering skills.

You should have:

• Previous MIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience fabricating frames, casings, enclosures or similar metal components.
• Good practical engineering and workshop skills.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship.
• A willingness to learn mechanical fitting and machinery assembly.
• A flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience in mechanical fitting, machine building or industrial equipment assembly would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday daytime working hours.
• Early finish at 4.00pm on Fridays.
• Established and successful engineering manufacturer.
• Varied fabrication and machinery manufacturing work.
• Training and development in mechanical fitting and machine assembly.
• Opportunity to progress into machinery installation and potentially travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas.