Mig Welder Fabricator

South West Recruitment; Liss Forest; Sur place; GBP 22 000 - 23 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Training and development

Early finish on Fridays

Résumé du poste

South West Recruitment Ltd is seeking a MIG welder with fabrication experience to join a specialist engineering manufacturer in the UK. The role involves welding machine casings and frames, reading drawings, and performing fabrications to tight quality standards.

You will gradually move into mechanical assembly and fitting of complete machines, with training provided. Responsibilities include reading engineering drawings, cutting and welding metal components, and assisting with machine builds.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience fabricating frames, casings, enclosures or similar metal components.
• Willingness to learn mechanical fitting and machinery assembly.

Responsabilités

• MIG welding and fabrication of machine casings, frames and associated components.
• Working from engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Preparing, cutting, assembling and welding metal components.
• Ensuring finished fabrications meet required quality and dimensional standards.
• Using workshop tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assisting with the mechanical assembly and fitting of specialist machinery.
• Learning how the company's machines operate and how they are installed.
• Supporting experienced engineers with machine builds and testing.
• Potentially progressing into customer-site installation work, which may involve travel within the UK and overseas.

Connaissances

MIG welding

Fabrication

Engineering drawings

Mechanical fitting

Teamwork

Outils

Workshop tools

Description du poste

The Role

Initially, you will be responsible for the fabrication and MIG welding of metal casings, frames and components used in the manufacture of specialist industrial machinery.

As you become familiar with the products, you will receive training and gradually become involved in the mechanical assembly and fitting of complete machines.

Your responsibilities will include:

• MIG welding and fabrication of machine casings, frames and associated components.
• Working from engineering drawings and fabrication specifications.
• Preparing, cutting, assembling and welding metal components.
• Ensuring finished fabrications meet required quality and dimensional standards.
• Using workshop tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Assisting with the mechanical assembly and fitting of specialist machinery.
• Learning how the company's machines operate and how they are installed.
• Supporting experienced engineers with machine builds and testing.
• Potentially progressing into customer-site installation work, which may involve travel within the UK and overseas.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with a good background in MIG welding and fabrication who is keen to develop additional engineering skills.

You should have:

• Previous MIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Experience fabricating frames, casings, enclosures or similar metal components.
• Good practical engineering and workshop skills.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality workmanship.
• A willingness to learn mechanical fitting and machinery assembly.
• A flexible, reliable and enthusiastic approach.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Previous experience in mechanical fitting, machine building or industrial equipment assembly would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Monday to Friday daytime working hours.
• Early finish at 4.00pm on Fridays.
• Established and successful engineering manufacturer.
• Varied fabrication and machinery manufacturing work.
• Training and development in mechanical fitting and machine assembly.
• Opportunity to progress into machinery installation and potentially travel to customer sites in the UK and overseas.

Salary: £16 - 17 per hour