Welder

Keystone Group; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Pension

Healthcare Cashback Plan

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Keystone Lintels in Cookstown is seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder to join our production team on the late shift (Mon-Thurs: 1:30pm-11:45pm). You will manufacture, assemble and MIG weld stainless steel components to exact drawings and specifications, ensuring quality and structural integrity.

You will interpret drawings, set up jigs, weld to tolerances, inspect results and complete finishing, with emphasis on safety, accuracy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to interpret drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience with MIG welding on stainless steel.
• NVQ Level 3 in Welding & Fabrication preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret drawings and welding specs to fabricate and assemble components.
• MIG weld stainless steel to required standards and tolerances.
• Set up jigs and fixtures for accurate assemblies.
• Inspect welds visually and dimensionally for quality.
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop environment.
• Complete quality and production documentation.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Quality orientation

Teamwork

Safety conscious

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Welding & Fabrication

Tools

Band saws

Plasma cutters

Grinders

Die grinders

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking an experienced Fabricator Welder to join our Keystone Lintels production team in Cookstown on the Late shift (Mon-Thurs: 1:30pm-11:45pm). You’ll be responsible for manufacturing, assembling and MIG welding stainless steel components to technical drawings and specifications, taking pride in producing work that meets the highest standards of quality, accuracy and structural integrity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols, specifications and work instructions to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
• Cut, shape and prepare stainless steel materials using workshop equipment including band saws, plasma cutters, grinders and die grinders.
• Set up and use jigs, fixtures and components to achieve accurate and consistent assemblies before welding.
• Carry out MIG welding to the required standards, specifications and tolerances.
• Complete multi-run and positional welds, as well as weld repairs where required.
• Inspect finished welds visually and dimensionally, identifying and resolving defects to maintain quality and structural integrity.
• Complete finishing activities including grinding, deburring and polishing to achieve the required finish.
• Accurately complete quality and production documentation, ensuring records are maintained to the required standard.
• Follow all workshop safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work, while maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• We’re looking for a skilled and conscientious Fabricator Welder who has the technical ability to interpret drawings and produce accurate, high-quality work, combined with a reliable and positive approach to working as part of a team.
• You will also demonstrate:
• Pride in producing high-quality work, with a strong focus on craftsmanship, accuracy and attention to detail.
• A reliable, punctual and consistent approach, with the ability to maintain quality while working under pressure.
• Clear communication skills and a positive, collaborative approach to teamwork.
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset with the confidence to identify and resolve problems.
• A commitment to following quality, health and safety procedures at all times.
• A willingness to learn new techniques, develop your skills and contribute to continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience working in a fabrication and welding environment.
• Good understanding of technical drawings, welding symbols, tolerances and specifications.
• Good understanding of welding procedures, WPS, blueprints and relevant industry codes.
• Relevant welding/fabrication qualification, such as an NVQ Level 3 in Welding & Fabrication, is preferred.
• Good understanding of basic metallurgy and material properties, particularly stainless steel.
• Experience of MIG welding, including multi-run and positional welding.
• Practical experience using workshop equipment such as band saws, plasma cutters, grinders and die grinders.
• Understanding of quality control requirements and workshop health and safety procedures.
• Physically capable of safely lifting and handling materials and operating workshop tools and equipment.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A supportive, values-driven and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 32 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Cashback Plan
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Additional employee benefits including, access to our Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Discount Scheme, Employee Recognition awards, Employee Assistance Programme.

A Bit About Us

For more than three decades, the Keystone Group has grown to become one of the UK and Ireland’s largest family-owned construction product manufacturers. Driven by a relentless focus on innovation and customer excellence, the Group employs over 2,000 employees across 28 sites, supplying cutting-edge building solutions to growing markets in the UK & Ireland, Europe, Australia and North America. Its portfolio includes market-leading brands in the steel, light & environmental and timber sectors.

Keystone Lintels is part of Keystone Group and is proud to lead the way in steel lintel design, production and service. Keystone Lintels has dedicated technical teams that provide customers with solutions for their complex project needs. Production facilities in Derbyshire, England and Cookstown, Northern Ireland enable Keystone Lintels to provide a fast and efficient service to its extensive network of merchant partners across the UK and Ireland.