MIG/MAG Welder / Fabricator - Pipework & Heavy Engineering

Oldham Engineering Ltd; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oldham Engineering Ltd is seeking experienced MIG/MAG Welders/Fabricators for pipe welding and general fabrication work on a major heavy engineering contract in Oldham. The role combines pipe welding with diverse MIG/MAG fabrication tasks across structural steel and industrial projects.

The ideal candidate will have versatile welding experience, be capable of pipe welding when required, and read engineering drawings to produce high-quality welds across varied components.

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG/MAG welding of mild/carbon steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience with pipework fabrication and pipe welding.
• Experience in heavy steel fabrication and industrial welding projects.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG/MAG welding on mild and carbon steel components.
• Undertake pipe welding and pipework fabrication for upcoming contracts.
• Weld heavy fabrications and structural components to spec.
• Prepare, fit and weld pipework and fabricated parts.
• Read drawings and welding symbols to ensure proper welds.
• Maintain safe workshop practices and high quality welds.

Skills

MIG/MAG welding

Pipe welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Heavy fabrication

Job description

We are recruiting experienced MIG/MAG Welders / Fabricators with pipe welding experience to join an established heavy engineering and manufacturing company based in Oldham. The company has a major pipework contract coming up, alongside an established workload of general MIG/MAG welding, heavy steel fabrication and industrial engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a versatile welding background, with the ability to undertake pipe welding when required while also being confident working on general MIG/MAG fabrication projects. This position would suit an experienced Welder/Fabricator who has worked across structural steelwork, industrial pipework, heavy engineering or coded welding applications. Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG/MAG welding on mild steel, carbon steel and fabricated components.
• Undertake pipe welding and pipework fabrication for upcoming industrial contracts.
• Perform welding on heavy steel fabrications, structural components and engineering assemblies.
• Prepare, fit, tack and weld pipework and fabricated steel components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols and fabrication specifications.
• Carry out positional welding, butt welds, fillet welds and multi-run welding where required.
• Undertake general fabrication, including cutting, grinding, joint preparation and assembly.
• Use appropriate welding procedures to maintain high standards of weld quality.
• Work on a mixture of specialist pipework projects and ongoing general fabrication work.
• Maintain safe working practices within the workshop.
• Proven MIG/MAG welding experience in an engineering or fabrication environment.
• Previous pipe welding or pipework fabrication experience.
• Experience working with mild steel and carbon steel.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with general steel fabrication, structural welding or heavy engineering.
• Competence in weld preparation, fit-up and producing high-quality welds.
• Flexibility to work across both pipework contracts and general MIG/MAG fabrication.

Desirable Experience

• Coded pipe welding qualifications, including 6G.
• TIG and/or MMA pipe welding experience.
• Flux-core welding (FCAW / 136).
• MIG/MAG process 135 experience.
• Heavy plate welding and multi-run welding.
• Pressure vessels, industrial pipework or process piping.
• Structural steel fabrication and plating.

Welding to approved WPS specifications., We are particularly interested in experienced welders who combine pipe welding capability with strong general MIG/MAG experience. The company has significant upcoming pipework requirements, but also needs someone capable of working across its wider heavy engineering and fabrication workload once specific contracts are completed. Candidates with backgrounds in coded welding, industrial pipework, structural steelwork and heavy fabrication are encouraged to apply.