Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced
MIG Fabricator Welder to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the
Wednesburyarea.
THE ROLE
- . Fabricate heavy structural steelwork using mild steel to engineering drawings and project specifications.
- . Read and accurately interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
- . Measure, mark out, cut, drill and prepare steel sections ready for fabrication.
- . Work with heavy steelwork including beams, columns, channels, box sections and structural plate.
- . Accurately position, align and tack components before completing fabrication.
- . Carry out MIG/MAG welding of structural steel components to the required standard.
- . Use fabrication equipment including burners, grinders, drills and magnetic drills.
- . Check dimensions, levels, angles and alignment throughout the fabrication process.
- . Work to tight tolerances and ensure completed fabrications meet drawing specifications.
- . Use overhead cranes and other lifting equipment to safely manoeuvre heavy steelwork.
- . Carry out weld dressing, grinding and finishing where required.
- . Maintain a high standard of workmanship while working to production deadlines.
- . Follow all relevant health & safety and quality procedures when working with heavy steel.
ABOUT YOU
- • Proven experience as a Plater/Fabricator within a heavy structural steel environment.
- • Strong experience fabricating mild steel and heavy structural steelwork.
- • Must be confident reading and interpreting structural engineering drawings and welding symbols.
- • Experience accurately marking out, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling structural steelwork.
- • Strong MIG/MAG welding experience would be advantageous.
- • Experience working with heavy beams, columns, plate, channels and box sections.
- • Good understanding of dimensions, tolerances, angles and fabrication requirements.
- • Experience using overhead cranes and heavy lifting equipment safely.
- • Coded welding certificates are preferred, although candidates without current codes may be considered as coding can be provided.
- • Able to work independently from drawings with minimal supervision.
- • Strong attention to detail with a high standard of workmanship.
- • Previous experience within heavy structural steel, fabrication or engineering is essential.
HOURS OF WORK
Monday to Thursday -06:00am - 14:30pmFriday - 06:00m - 11:30am
OR
Monday to Wednesday 14:30pm - 00:00pm Thursday 14:30pm - 11:30pm