Welder/Fabricator

Recruit Engineering; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Income protection benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement plus

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Long-term career progression

Stable employment with growing org.

Job summary

Recruit Engineering in Cambridge is seeking a Mechanical Fabricator & Assembly Technician to join its production team. You will fabricate and assemble bespoke parts from mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, reading detailed engineering drawings to meet strict specifications. You will operate saws, rollers, press brakes, grinders and other fabrications machinery, while maintaining quality and safety standards. DOE £15-£19/hr.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within a welding and fabrication environment.
• Strong MIG and/or TIG welding capabilities.
• Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Competent in the use of fabrication machinery and workshop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet production deadlines.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural and architectural components using MIG, TIG and MMA welding processes.
• Manufacture bespoke fabrications from mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Construct custom frameworks, platforms, support structures and mounting assemblies.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, rollers, press brakes, grinders and cutting machinery.
• Ensure all fabricated components meet drawing specifications and quality standards.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, assembly drawings and technical specifications.
• Complete in-process inspections and quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Skills

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Reading Drawings

Quality Focus

Time Management

Health & Safety Awareness

Tools

Saws

Rollers

Press Brakes

Grinders

Job description

Mechanical Fabricator & Assembly Technician

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £15 - £19 per hour (depending on experience)

The Opportunity

An established specialist engineering manufacturer is seeking skilled Welder Fabricators to join its production team. You'll be involved in the manufacture of bespoke engineered products, structural fabrications and mechanically driven systems, working from detailed engineering drawings and specifications. The role offers the opportunity to work on unique, technically challenging projects within a modern manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate structural and architectural components using MIG, TIG and MMA welding processes.
• Manufacture bespoke fabrications from mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Construct custom frameworks, platforms, support structures and mounting assemblies.
• Operate fabrication equipment including saws, rollers, press brakes, grinders and cutting machinery.
• Ensure all fabricated components meet drawing specifications and quality standards.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings, assembly drawings and technical specifications.
• Complete in-process inspections and quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience within a welding and fabrication environment.
• Strong MIG and/or TIG welding capabilities.
• Experience working with mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Competent in the use of fabrication machinery and workshop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet production deadlines.
• Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

£15 - £19 per hour DOE

• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance.
• Health and wellbeing support programmes.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Income protection benefits.
• Generous annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Stable employment with a growing engineering and manufacturing organisation.