Welder

Talent STEM Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent STEM Ltd is seeking a qualified Welder / Fettler to join its Sheffield production team. The role covers welding castings and fabricated components, with experience in MIG, TIG and STICK processes and fettling to a high finish.

You'll work on varied components from small castings to multi-ton items in a specialist metals environment, reading production instructions and ensuring safe, accurate workmanship in a busy factory setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in foundry or castings environments.
• Welding experience using MIG, TIG and/or STICK techniques.
• Fettling and finishing of cast components.

Responsibilities

• Welding and repair of metal castings and fabricated components.
• Carrying out MIG, TIG and STICK welding as required.
• Fettling, grinding and finishing cast components to required standards.
• Reading and following production instructions, drawings and specifications.
• Inspecting completed work for quality standards.
• Working with production and quality teams to maintain safety and cleanliness.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

STICK welding

Fettling

Reading drawings

Quality-focused

Tools

Grinders

Job description

Welder / Fettler

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £14.40 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Sector: Foundry / Castings / Precision Engineering / Heavy Manufacturing

Role Overview

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Welder / Fettler to join their production team in Sheffield.

This is a hands‑on role within a specialist metals and castings environment, working on components ranging from relatively small castings through to large‑scale items weighing several tonnes.

The successful candidate will ideally come from a background in castings, foundry, heavy engineering, precision engineering or specialist metal manufacturing, with practical welding and fettling experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding and repair of metal castings and fabricated components.


• Carrying out MIG, TIG and/or STICK welding, depending on the component and application.


• Fettling, grinding and finishing cast components to the required standard.


• Removing excess material, welds, flash and surface imperfections.


• Preparing components prior to welding and finishing.


• Working with castings ranging in size from kilograms through to several tonnes.


• Inspecting completed work and ensuring it meets required quality standards.


• Reading and following relevant production instructions, drawings and specifications.


• Using hand tools, grinders and other workshop equipment safely and effectively.


• Working closely with production, quality and other members of the manufacturing team.


• Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment.

Experience Required

Candidates should ideally have experience within one or more of the following environments:

• Foundry or castings


• Steel or metals manufacturing


• Heavy engineering


• Precision engineering


• Fabrication


• Specialist manufacturingYou should have practical experience of welding using MIG, TIG and/or STICK techniques.

Previous fettling experience is highly desirable, although candidates from relevant castings and heavy-engineering backgrounds may already have gained this as part of their previous roles.

Experience working with metal castings would be particularly advantageous.

Welding Processes

MIG - Metal Inert Gas welding

A wire-fed welding process commonly used for fabrication and production work. Generally quicker and well suited to larger volumes of welding.

TIG - Tungsten Inert Gas welding

A more precise welding process often used where appearance, control and weld quality are particularly important.

STICK - Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)

Uses a flux-coated consumable electrode or “stick”. It is widely used within heavy engineering, structural work, repair and thicker materials because of its versatility and robustness.

About You

You will ideally be:

• Experienced in a heavy industrial or metalworking environment.


• Comfortable working with components of very different sizes and weights.


• Practical and confident using welding, grinding and fettling equipment.


• Quality-focused with good attention to detail.


• Safety-conscious and comfortable working within a busy production environment.


• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a manufacturing team.

Salary & Employment

£14.40 per hour

Permanent position