TIG Welder Fabricator

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Ellesmere; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking an experienced TIG Welder Fabricator to join a team in Ellesmere, UK. The successful candidate will work primarily with stainless steel and carry out high-quality fabrication and welding tasks. This role offers competitive hourly rates of £16–17 and the chance for overtime, all within a four-day working week. Ideal applicants should have a solid background in welding techniques and the ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Excellent working environment

4-day working week

Overtime available at time and half

Qualifications

• Strong background in stainless steel fabrication and pipework.
• Experience manufacturing and assembling pressure vessels.
• Ability to interpret detailed fabrication drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld stainless steel components from engineering drawings.
• Manufacture and fit pipework systems.
• Perform quality inspections on completed work.

Skills

Fabrication and welding experience

Proficiency in TIG welding techniques

Understanding of fabrication drawings

Experience with stainless steel

Tools

Guillotines

Rollers

Press brakes

Cutting machinery

Job description

We are seeking an experienced TIG Welder Fabricator to join our clients engineering and fabrication team. The successful candidate will have a strong background in stainless steel fabrication, pipework, and sheet metal work, with proven experience manufacturing and assembling pressure vessels, process vessels, and associated components to high‑quality standards. Competitive hourly rate available and excellent working hours.

Hours

37 hours/ week - Days Mon – Thursday (3 Day weekend every week or option to work overtime on Friday at time and half)

TIG welder Fabricator Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, and weld stainless steel components, vessels, and structures from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Carry out TIG welding to a high standard, particularly on stainless steel and carbon steel materials.
• Manufacture and fit pipework systems, including orbital and manual welding of various diameters and thicknesses.
• Interpret and work from detailed fabrication drawings, isometric sketches, and technical documentation.
• Operate standard fabrication equipment, including guillotines, rollers, press brakes, and cutting machinery.
• Perform quality inspections on completed work, ensuring dimensional accuracy and weld integrity.

Skills & Experience Required

• Fabrication and welding within an industrial or engineering environment.
• Proven experience working with stainless steel, sheet metal, and pipework.
• Proficiency in TIG welding techniques
• Strong understanding of fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and tolerances.
• Experience in using fabrication tools and workshop machinery safely and effectively.

In Return

• Hourly rate of £16 – 17/hr
• Excellent working environment
• 4 day working week on days
• Plenty of overtime available at time and half

If you are a skill TIG welder who can fabricate APPLY TODAY!

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