Weld Fabricator

STS Defence Ltd; Gosport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Defence Ltd in Gosport is seeking an experienced Weld Fabricator with strong TIG and MIG welding expertise to join a high-precision defence production team. You will fabricate complex components from engineering drawings, ensuring tight tolerances and traceability.

Role requires experience in defence-related environments, reading complex drawings, and maintaining quality through established inspection processes. Security clearance to SC level is likely required.

Qualifications

• Proven TIG welding in defence/aerospace/motorsport/nuclear sectors.
• Aluminium welding to ISO or equivalent standards.
• Fabrication and precision manufacturing experience.
• Read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• High attention to detail with quality focus.
• Experience with grinders, linishers and hand tools.
• Familiar with routing, inspection and QA processes.
• Team-oriented with good communication and problem solving.
• Willing to maintain a personal quality stamp.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding on ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
• Manufacture precision defence components to tight tolerances.
• Work to engineering drawings, specifications and ISO standards.
• Fabrication, finishing and preparation using grinders and hand tools.
• Follow routing and inspection processes to ensure compliance.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and traceability.
• Sign off completed work with a personal quality stamp.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Quality mindset

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Fabrication tooling

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Weld Fabricator with strong TIG and MIG welding expertise to join its highly skilled production team. This is an excellent long-term opportunity to work within a high-precision defence manufacturing environment, producing complex, safety-critical components to exacting quality standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for precision welding and fabrication across a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Working from engineering drawings and routings, you will ensure all work meets specified tolerances and quality requirements while following established inspection and manufacturing processes.

Key Duties

• Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Manufacture precision defence components to tight tolerances
• Work to engineering drawings, specifications, and ISO standards
• Carry out fabrication, finishing, and preparation activities using grinders, linishers, and hand tools
• Follow defined routing and inspection processes to ensure compliance
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and traceability
• Sign off completed work using an individual quality “stamp”
• Contribute proactively to continuous improvement and problem-solving within the team

Skills/Qualifications

• Proven TIG welding experience within Defence, Aerospace, Motorsport, or Nuclear environments
• Strong background in aluminium welding to ISO or equivalent standards
• Experience working in fabrication and precision manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• High attention to detail with a strong quality-focused mindset
• Experience using grinders, linishers, and general fabrication hand tools
• Familiarity with routing, inspection, and quality assurance processes
• Team-oriented approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and capability to maintain a personal quality stamp

Additional Information

SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)