Welder

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturing company is seeking a skilled Welder Fabricator to join their fabrication team in Wigston. The role involves interpreting engineering drawings, operating welding equipment such as MIG and TIG, and ensuring high-quality fabrication. Candidates should have proven welding experience and proficiency in relevant techniques. This position offers competitive pay and benefits including overtime opportunities and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Overtime opportunities

Pension scheme

Paid holidays and statutory leave

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a welder fabricator in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and arc welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans.
• Strong knowledge of welding safety standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication instructions, and specifications.
• Cut, shape, and assemble metal components using welding, grinding, and cutting techniques.
• Operate welding equipment safely, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding processes.
• Fabricate and assemble structural steel, aluminium, and other metal products.
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Arc welding

Reading technical drawings

Knowledge of welding safety standards

Job description

Job Title: Welder Fabricator
Location: Wigston
Salary: £15.00 per hour
Shift: 2pm to 10pm Mon to Thu / 1pm to 8pm on Friday

Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience; Overtime opportunities; Pension scheme; Paid holidays and statutory leave; Training and development opportunities; Employee recognition schemes

Our client is a leading UK manufacturer specialising in bespoke industrial equipment.

Job Summary:

They are seeking a skilled Welder Fabricator to join their fabrication team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication instructions, and specifications.
• Cut, shape, and assemble metal components using welding, grinding, and cutting techniques.
• Operate welding equipment safely, including MIG, TIG, and arc welding processes.
• Fabricate and assemble structural steel, aluminium, and other metal products.
• Inspect finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a welder fabricator in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and arc welding techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and fabrication plans.
• Strong knowledge of welding safety standards and best practices.

If you are a skilled welder with a passion for high-quality fabrication, please submit your CV and one of our Consultants will be in touch