MIG Welder Fabricator - Mon-Thu 7:30-4, Early Friday

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent role

Regular hours (Mon–Fri)

Early finish Fridays

Skill development opportunities

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in the LE2 area of Leicester seeks a skilled MIG Welder Fabricator to join the workshop team. The role involves welding/fabricating metal components to engineering drawings, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will read drawings, work with sheet metal and various materials, and operate shop machinery while maintaining a clean, safe workspace. This is a full-time position with consistent Monday–Friday hours and Friday early finish.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good practical skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using fabrication machinery and workshop tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, reliability and a positive attitude.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding and fabricating metal components and assemblies.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Using workshop machinery, including press brakes, guillotines and hand tools.
• Measuring, cutting, fitting and assembling components to specification.
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure work meets required standards.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working as part of a team to meet production deadlines.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Workshop tools

Team player

Tools

Press brakes

Guillotines

Hand tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd in the LE2 area of Leicester seeks a skilled MIG Welder Fabricator to join the workshop team. The role involves welding/fabricating metal components to engineering drawings, with emphasis on quality and safety.

You will read drawings, work with sheet metal and various materials, and operate shop machinery while maintaining a clean, safe workspace. This is a full-time position with consistent Monday–Friday hours and Friday early finish.