Steel Fabricator

Involve Recruitment; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Company pension

Free parking

Job summary

Involve Recruitment seeks a skilled Steel Fabricator for our client’s manufacturing team in Cardiff. You will fabricate steel sections with precision, read drawings, and ensure high-quality output throughout production.

Key duties include MIG welding, cutting, shaping, and assembling fabrications using various techniques. You’ll work with tools in a safe environment, maintain quality, and contribute to finishing large structures for high-profile clients.

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified in fabrication and welding.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes for structural steel.
• Skilled with hand tools, power tools and welding equipment.
• Able to read technical drawings and interpret measurements.
• Committed to safety protocols in welding and fabrication.
• Capable of working accurately under pressure with attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Cut, shape and assemble steel fabrications to specification.
• Perform MIG welding to join metal parts securely.
• Operate hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Read and interpret technical drawings for fabrication.
• Conduct quality inspections on finished products.
• Assist in assembling components into larger structures.

Skills

Fabrication & welding

Fabrication processes

Hand & power tools

Drawing interpretation

Safety protocols

Attention to detail

Organisation

Tools

MIG welding equipment

Fabrication equipment

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Steel Fabricator to join our clients manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating steel sections and structures with precision and efficiency, ensuring high-quality standards are maintained throughout the production process.

Duties

• Cutting, shaping, and assembling steel fabrications using various fabrication techniques
• Performing MIG welding and other welding processes to join metal parts securely
• Operating hand tools, power tools, and specialised fabrication equipment safely and effectively
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings to ensure accurate fabrication
• Conducting quality inspections on finished products to meet specifications
• Assisting in the assembly of fabricated components into larger structures or systems where required in the factory
• Maintaining a clean, organised workspace to promote safety and efficiency

Skills

• Fully qualified in fabrication & welding
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes for structural steel
• Skilled in the use of hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment
• Mechanical aptitude with a good understanding of assembly proceduresBasic mathematical skills for measurements, calculations, and drawing interpretation
• Familiarity with safety protocols related to welding and metal fabrication environments
• Ability to work accurately under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
• Good organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively

This role is ideal for individuals passionate about steelwork, looking to develop their skills within a professional setting for high profile clients.

Benefits:

• 38 hours a week + paid overtime
• Company pension
• Free parking