Sub Arc Welder: 4-Day Week, Permanent Role

Castle Employment Group; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

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Job summary

Castle Employment Group is recruiting experienced Welding and Fabrication Operatives to join a well-established structural steel manufacturer in the UK. The role involves working with specialist welding equipment on large steel beams and plated sections, including submerged arc and mechanised welding.

You will read drawings, operate overhead cranes, and perform quality checks while maintaining a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Essential: hands-on welding and fabrication experience.
• Experience operating overhead cranes.
• Good understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
• Strong awareness of workshop health and safety.
• Ability to work accurately and maintain high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate specialist welding machinery to manufacture structural steel beams and plated sections.
• Carry out welding and fabrication work to required quality standards.
• Work with submerged arc, mechanised or semi-automated welding equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Use overhead cranes to safely move and position steel components.
• Carry out visual and dimensional quality checks.
• Grind, deburr and prepare materials as required.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.

Skills

Welding & fabrication

Overhead cranes

Quality standards

Health & safety

Job description

Castle Employment Group is recruiting experienced Welding and Fabrication Operatives to join a well-established structural steel manufacturer in the UK. The role involves working with specialist welding equipment on large steel beams and plated sections, including submerged arc and mechanised welding.

You will read drawings, operate overhead cranes, and perform quality checks while maintaining a safe working environment.