Senior Mechanical Fabricator – Stage & Structural

Tait; West Stow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pension

Life assurance

Medicash health cashback plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Cycle to Work

Income protection / critical illness

Private medical insurance

Paid annual leave 22 days

UK bank holidays

Job summary

TAIT seeks a Mechanical Fabricator to manufacture and assemble bespoke projects, including structural components, fascias, decks, and stage machinery. You will weld using MIG, TIG and MMA and assemble gearboxes, motors, and drive systems for dynamic performance environments.

This role works with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, requiring precise fabrication, fittings, and alignment to project requirements. Strong safety and quality adherence are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in custom welding and fabrication; welding certifications are preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with machine assembly or mechanical builds.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, mechanical schematics, and layout plans confidently.
• Familiarity with the safe use of fabrication tools and machinery, including saws, grinders, drills, press brakes, cutting equipment, rolling equipment, and bending equipment.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and precision measuring equipment for mechanical fitting.
• Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Ability to manage time efficiently, handle changing priorities, and meet production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural and architectural components using MIG, TIG, and MMA welding processes to required specifications.
• Work with various materials including mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
• Construct custom metal frameworks, fascia structures, deck platforms, and mounting assemblies tailored to project requirements.
• Use cutting, rolling, and bending equipment to form components as needed.
• Adhere to welding procedures and quality standards, ensuring high finish quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Assemble mechanical systems including bearings, motors, gearboxes, pulleys, linear rails, and other components used in stage machinery.
• Fit and align moving parts to ensure smooth, safe, and reliable mechanical function.
• Perform functional testing and basic fault finding on mechanical systems.
• Work from mechanical schematics, exploded drawings, fabrication drawings, and layout plans to complete assemblies.
• Maintain an organized, tidy, and safe work area while adhering to health and safety standards.
• Support cross-functional collaboration with design, engineering, manufacturing, and installation teams to resolve build challenges.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and ensure all work meets project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Handle materials in line with company procedures, including inventory checks, stock accuracy, and waste minimization.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to fabrication, assembly, quality, safety, and workflow.

Skills

Custom welding

Fabrication

Mechanical assembly

Engineering drawings

Tools & measurement

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

MMA welding

Fabrication tools

Precision measuring tools

Job description

TAIT seeks a Mechanical Fabricator to manufacture and assemble bespoke projects, including structural components, fascias, decks, and stage machinery. You will weld using MIG, TIG and MMA and assemble gearboxes, motors, and drive systems for dynamic performance environments.

This role works with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, requiring precise fabrication, fittings, and alignment to project requirements. Strong safety and quality adherence are essential.