Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced MIG Fabricator Welder to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the Wednesbury area.
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 - 14:30pm Friday - 06:00m - 11:30am
OR
Monday to Wednesday 14:30pm - 00:00pm Thursday 14:30pm - 11:30pm
PAY RATE
£13.50 - £15.00ph