MIG Welder / Fabricator

Tawakkul Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Workshop-based role

Varied modular construction projects

Job summary

Thurston Group in Hull is seeking an experienced MIG Welder/Fabricator to join a busy manufacturing environment. You will weld, fabricate and assemble steel frames and components for modular building projects, reading engineering drawings and following specifications.

The role demands accuracy, safety, and the ability to work to production schedules in a workshop setting. Prior experience with structural steel and cranes or forklifts is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must have MIG Welder/Fabricator experience in a workshop environment.
• Experience with mild and structural steel and reading drawings.
• Ability to fabricate steel frames and assemblies to spec.
• Solid understanding of welding and fabrication techniques.
• Capable of working safely to production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG/MAG welding on mild and structural steel.
• Fabricate and assemble structural steel frames, chassis and components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Measure, cut, prepare and fit steel sections accurately.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including grinders and cutting machinery.
• Inspect welds and assemblies to ensure quality standards.
• Work to production schedules while following safety procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Structural steel

Drawing reading

Fabrication

Welding techniques

Workshop accuracy

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Welding & Fabrication

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Job description

TK Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced MIG Welder/Fabricators on behalf of Thurston Group, an established manufacturer specialising in modular buildings and off-site construction.

This is an opportunity for skilled fabricators to join a busy manufacturing environment, producing structural steel frames and components used in modular building construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG/MAG welding on mild and structural steel.
• Fabricate and assemble structural steel frames, chassis and components.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Measure, cut, prepare and fit steel sections accurately.
• Operate fabrication equipment, including grinders and cutting machinery.
• Inspect completed welds and assemblies to ensure quality standards are met.
• Work efficiently to production schedules while following health and safety procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience as a MIG Welder/Fabricator.
• Strong experience working with mild and structural steel.
• Ability to read and work independently from engineering drawings.
• Experience fabricating steel frames and assemblies.
• Good understanding of welding and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to work accurately in a workshop environment.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in structural steel fabrication.
• Experience manufacturing modular buildings, steel chassis or similar structures.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent in Welding and Fabrication.
• Overhead crane or forklift experience.

Salary & Benefits

• £15.00-£16.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Full-time working hours.
• Workshop-based role.
• Opportunity to work on varied structural steel and modular construction projects.

If you are an experienced MIG Welder/Fabricator looking for your next opportunity in Hull.