Senior Welder Fabricator

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing programme

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Company events

Casual dress

Employee discount

Job summary

Senior Welder Fabricator role within a well-established UK client, advertised via Jackie Kerr Recruitment. This role requires expert TIG and MIG welding on aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel, with thin-gauge fabrication and the ability to interpret technical drawings for prototypes and small-batch runs.

You will fabricate from sheet metal, tube and section, manufacture jigs/fixtures, and operate various fabrication machinery.

Qualifications

• Proven TIG and MIG welding experience on aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Strong fabrication skills with thin-gauge sheet metal, tube, bar and section.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications for one-off, prototype, small-batch work.
• Experience making jigs and fixtures and safely operating workshop machinery.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality, reducing rework.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-quality TIG and MIG welding on aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
• Fabricate components from sheet metal, tube, bar and section, including steel as thin as 0.9 mm.
• Manufacture one-off components, prototypes, small batches and production parts from drawings or verbal instructions.
• Cut, form, fit and finish components to meet dimensions and quality requirements.
• Maintain jigs and fixtures for accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Inspect completed work to minimise defects and rework.
• Operate hydraulic presses, guillotines, folders, saws, grinders and drills safely.
• Utilise laser cutters, laser engravers and 3D printers as required.
• Support engineering and other departments with fabrication and welding within timescales.
• Identify improvements to fabrication methods and workshop efficiency.
• Maintain equipment and tooling and report faults.
• Monitor materials and consumables and report replenishment needs.
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop and follow health and safety procedures.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Aluminium welding

Mild steel welding

Stainless steel welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Jigs & fixtures

Shop machinery

Quality control

Health & safety

Laser cutting

Laser engraving

3D printing

Tools

Laser cutting

Laser engraving

3D printing

Job description

Our well-established client is recruiting for a Senior Welder Fabricator to provide exceptional customer service and technical support within the Classic Automotive sector!

Senior Welder Fabricator Roles and Responsibilities:

• Carry out high-quality TIG and MIG welding on aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel
• Fabricate components from sheet metal, tube, bar and section, including steel as thin as 0.9 mm
• Manufacture one-off components, prototypes, small batches and production parts from drawings, sketches, samples or verbal instructions
• Cut, form, fit and finish components to meet dimensional, appearance and quality requirements
• Manufacture and maintain jigs and fixtures for accurate, efficient fabrication and assembly
• Inspect completed work for accuracy and quality, minimising defects, errors and rework
• Safely operate hydraulic presses up to 100 tonnes, guillotines, folders, saws, grinders, drills and other fabrication machinery
• Use laser cutters, laser engravers and 3D printers as required
• Support Engineering and other departments with fabrication, welding, repairs and modifications within agreed timescales
• Identify improvements to fabrication methods, jigs, fixtures and workshop efficiency
• Maintain equipment and tooling, promptly reporting faults, damage and maintenance requirements
• Monitor materials and consumables, reporting replenishment requirements
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop, follow health and safety procedures, wear appropriate PPE and undertake other reasonable duties

Senior Welder Fabricator Ideal Candidate:

• Proven TIG and MIG welding experience with aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel
• Strong fabrication skills with thin-gauge sheet metal, tube, bar and section, including cutting, forming, fitting and finishing
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, sketches and manufacturing specifications for one-off, prototype, small-batch and repeat production work
• Experience making jigs and fixtures and safely operating workshop machinery
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality, accuracy and reducing rework
• Able to work independently, manage workloads, meet deadlines and solve practical problems
• Reliable, proactive team player with a flexible attitude and responsibility for equipment, tooling, materials and workshop organisation
• Familiarity with laser cutting, laser engraving and 3D printing would be advantageous

Senior Welder Fabricator Benefits:

• Employee referral programme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Free on-site parking
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company pension
• Company events
• Casual dress
• Bereavement leave