Welder- 12 Month Contract

16 Resourcing Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in sheet metal products is seeking a skilled fabricator/welder. The role involves welding and fabricating bespoke components, interpreting engineering drawings, and achieving high standards of finish. Candidates should be apprentice trained or time-served, with strong MIG and TIG skills.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or time-served fabricator/welder.
• Experience in welding and fabricating bespoke products.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate bespoke components using various materials.
• Read engineering drawings and translate them into products.
• Achieve high standards of finish and tolerance.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Spot-welding

Calculation skills

Education

City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent in fabrication and welding

Job description

Salary 15.50 - 18.50 GBP Hourly + GBP neg depending upon experience

Salary Negotiable depending upon experience

We are working with a company specialising in the production of sheet metal products.

Primary responsibilities:

1. Weld and fabricate a variety of bespoke components using stainless steel, nickel alloys, and mild steel materials, with sheet metal gauges generally between 0.9mm & 6mm.
2. Weld and fabricate frameworks from mild steel rolled, stainless steel, hollow sections, and angle iron to a high standard.
3. Read engineering drawings and translate them into end products with minimal supervision.
4. Achieve a high standard of finish and tolerance on bespoke fabricated products.
5. Complete problem logs regarding issues with drawings and materials.
6. Carry out site work when necessary.

Key skills and qualifications:

1. Apprentice trained (City and Guilds or NVQ equivalent in fabrication and welding) and/or a time-served fabricator/welder.
2. Previous experience in welding and fabricating bespoke products, including sheet metal, within a light/medium fabrication environment.
3. Good MIG, TIG, and spot-welding skills; a weld test will be part of the interview process.
4. Strong calculation skills and ability to work to fine tolerances.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
6. Highly motivated with a team-oriented work style.