Mig Welder

Inspire Resourcing Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Company pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Inspire Resourcing Ltd are seeking a skilled and reliable MIG Welder to join our client's manufacturing team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will weld and fabricate metal components to engineering drawings and quality standards, maintaining high accuracy in a busy production environment.

Key requirements include proven MIG welding experience, ability to read drawings, and a strong commitment to safety and quality. The role offers overtime opportunities and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experience as MIG welder in manufacturing or engineering settings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience with mild steel and structural steel fabrication.
• Competent with hand tools, grinders and workshop equipment.
• Strong welding technique knowledge and quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Overhead crane usage.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding on mild and stainless steel as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Prepare materials for welding including cutting and grinding.
• Assemble fabricated parts to specified tolerances.
• Perform visual inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Operate workshop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, organised work area in line with safety rules.
• Report defects or equipment issues to the supervisor.
• Collaborate with colleagues across production and fabrication.
• Meet production targets while maintaining high quality.

Skills

Reading drawings

MIG welding

Fabrication

Hand tools

Quality awareness

Health & safety

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Inspire Resourcing Ltd are seeking a skilled and reliable MIG Welder to join our clients manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for welding and fabricating a variety of metal components to engineering drawings and quality standards. This role requires a strong attention to detail, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work effectively within a busy production environment.

Duties

• Carry out MIG welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and other materials as required.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and work instructions.
• Prepare materials for welding, including cutting, grinding, and fitting components.
• Assemble fabricated parts and structures to specified tolerances.
• Perform visual inspections of completed welds to ensure quality standards are met.
• Operate workshop equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organised work area in line with health and safety requirements.
• Report defects, quality concerns, or equipment issues to the relevant supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across production and fabrication departments.
• Meet production targets while maintaining high-quality workmanship.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a MIG Welder within a manufacturing, fabrication, or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working with mild steel and structural steel fabrications.
• Competent in the use of hand tools, grinders, and workshop equipment.
• Strong understanding of welding techniques and quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Overhead crane usage

Desirable Skills

• Welding qualifications (City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent).
• Experience with TIG welding or fabrication work.
• Overhead crane or forklift licence.
• Experience within structural steel, automotive, aerospace, or heavy engineering sectors.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Free on-site parking.

Personal Attributes

• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Flexible approach to workload and overtime requirements.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Hours: 7:30 - 4pm Monday to Thursday (Early finish on a Friday) Lots of OT available