Welder/ Fabricator

Premier Work Support; Brompton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier Work Support is seeking a permanent Welder/Fabricator for a site-based role. You'll perform manual welding and fabrication of components, working to customer drawings and strict tolerances, with a focus on quality.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, knowledge of welding symbols, and welding of carbon and stainless steel using MAG and TIG processes. 39-hour week, Monday-Thursday 8:00-16:30, Friday 8:00-15:30.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Qualified to BS EN ISO 9606-1 welding standard.
• Experience in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience welding 1mm–6mm thickness materials.
• Knowledge welding carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Demonstrated MAG and TIG welding experience.
• Ability to maintain tight tolerances and high quality.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manual welding and fabrication of components from drawings and specs.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings including welding symbols and standards.
• Use fixtures, jigs, and clamps to ensure accurate fabrication.
• Produce first-off components to required specs.
• Self-inspect finished work with gauges and calipers.
• Adhere to welding procedures to minimize defects and rework.
• Maintain high quality, accuracy and attention to detail throughout manufacture.

Skills

Reading drawings

Welding symbols

MAG welding

TIG welding

Precision manufacturing

Education

BS EN ISO 9606-1 welding qualification

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and conscientious permanent Welder / Fabricator to join our client's team at their site.

You will be working 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm | Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced welder/fabricator with a background in precision manufacturing who takes pride in producing high-quality work to exacting customer specifications.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the manual welding and fabrication of components, ensuring that all work meets the required quality standards, specifications and tolerances.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out manual welding and fabrication of components in accordance with customer drawings and specifications.
• Read, interpret and understand engineering drawings, including welding symbols and relevant British and International standards.
• Select and use appropriate fixtures, jigs and clamps to ensure accurate and consistent fabrication.
• Produce first-off components to the required specifications.
• Carry out self-inspection of completed work, using precision measuring equipment such as Vernier callipers, micrometers and height gauges.
• Work in accordance with welding specifications and procedures to minimise defects, rework and rejected components.
• Maintain high standards of work, quality and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing process.

Essential Skills & Experience

• A good understanding of welding symbols and relevant British and International standards.
• A recognised welding qualification to BS EN ISO 9606-1.
• Previous experience working within a precision manufacturing environment.
• Experience welding material thicknesses ranging from 1mm to 6mm.
• Knowledge and practical experience of welding carbon steel and stainless steel.
• Demonstrable experience in MAG and TIG welding.
• The ability to interpret engineering drawings and work accurately to specified tolerances.
• A strong focus on quality, accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Knowledge and practical experience of aluminium within a welding and fabrication environment.
• Demonstrable aluminium welding experience.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is reliable, self-motivated and takes pride in delivering quality work. You should be comfortable working independently, following technical specifications and maintaining consistently high standards in a precision manufacturing environment.