Mig Fabricator Welder

Masstemps; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Masstemps is seeking an experienced MIG Fabricator Welder to join a busy manufacturing company near the Wednesbury area. The role involves fabricating heavy structural steelwork, reading drawings and welding to specifications.

You will mark out, cut, drill and assemble steel sections, operate lifting gear safely and maintain high workmanship standards to meet production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Plater/Fabricator in a heavy structural steel environment.
• Strong experience fabricating mild steel and heavy structural steelwork.
• Must read and interpret structural engineering drawings and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate heavy structural steelwork from drawings and specs.
• Read drawings, mark out, cut, drill and prepare steel sections.

Skills

Reading drawings

Interpreting welding symbols

Marking out

Cutting & drilling

Fabricating heavy structural steel

Education

Coded welding certificates (preferred)

Tools

MIG/MAG Welding

Overhead cranes

Job description

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