MIG / TIG Welder / Plater

Oldham Engineering Limited; Oldham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Training and development

Job stability

Team environment

Large-scale projects

Job summary

Oldham Engineering Limited in Oldham is seeking experienced Welders, MIG/TIG Welders and Platers to join a heavy fabrication team. The role involves reading drawings, assembling and welding, and ensuring high-quality fabrication to meet safety standards.

The successful candidate will work in a busy, process-driven environment with opportunity for overtime, training and long-term employment. Apply if you have a solid track record in welding and fabrication and can work from engineering drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Welder, MIG/TIG Welder or Plater within fabrication, engineering or heavy manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications.
• Strong practical fabrication and welding skills.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Awareness of safe working practices and lifting operations.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications.
• Mark out, assemble, fit, tack and weld components.
• Carry out plating, fabrication and welding activities to the required standard.
• Use fabrication machinery, welding equipment and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Work with overhead cranes and lifting equipment where trained.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area.
• Follow all company quality and health & safety procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Plating

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Safety awareness

Team player

Tools

Welding equipment

Overhead cranes

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Title: Welders & Platers

Location: Oldham

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit experienced Welders, MIG/TIG Welders and Platers to join our fabrication team.

Working within a heavy manufacturing environment, you will be involved in the production of high-quality fabricated components, working from engineering drawings and specifications to meet demanding quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and job specifications
• Mark out, assemble, fit, tack and weld components
• Carry out plating, fabrication and welding activities to the required standard
• Use fabrication machinery, welding equipment and hand tools safely and effectively
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality and accuracy
• Work with overhead cranes and lifting equipment where trained
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised work area
• Follow all company quality and health & safety procedures

What We're Looking For:

• Experience as a Welder, MIG/TIG Welder or Plater within fabrication, engineering or heavy manufacturing
• Ability to work from engineering drawings
• Strong practical fabrication and welding skills
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Awareness of safe working practices and lifting operations
• Reliable team players with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable, long-term employment
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on large-scale engineering and fabrication projects

If you have experience in welding, fabrication or plating and are looking to join a well-established engineering business, we would like to hear from you.

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