MIG Welder – Precision Fabrication & Finishing

Impact Recruitment; Daventry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Impact Recruitment are working with a Daventry-based manufacturing client to recruit an experienced MIG Welder on a permanent basis. You will join a well-established team in a busy workshop, fabricating and finishing components for generator-related projects.

The role requires precise welding to drawings, a strong practical knowledge of fabrication, and the ability to work independently while supporting the broader production line. Overtime may be required to meet production targets.

Qualifications

• Previous MIG welding experience is essential.
• Ability to read and accurately interpret engineering drawings.
• Good practical understanding of welding and fabrication techniques.
• Experience with fabrication, repair and modification work would be beneficial.
• Experience with industrial painting or spraying would be advantageous.
• A valid forklift licence would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting the wider manufacturing team.
• Flexible approach to support different areas of production when required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding on a range of steel fabrications, including generator fuel tank base frames and other generator components.
• Read and work accurately from engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Carry out fabrication, repair and modification work where required.
• Prepare fabricated steel components ready for painting and finishing.
• Undertake sanding, cleaning, masking and other preparation activities.
• Carry out industrial painting and finishing of fabricated steel components.
• Inspect completed welding, fabrication and finishing work to ensure it meets the required quality standards.
• Safely move materials and fabricated components around the workshop using a forklift.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship across all welding, fabrication and finishing activities.
• Support the wider manufacturing operation with additional duties where required.
• Work overtime when necessary to support production requirements.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Fabrication & modification

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Impact Recruitment are working with a Daventry-based manufacturing client to recruit an experienced MIG Welder on a permanent basis. You will join a well-established team in a busy workshop, fabricating and finishing components for generator-related projects.

The role requires precise welding to drawings, a strong practical knowledge of fabrication, and the ability to work independently while supporting the broader production line. Overtime may be required to meet production targets.