Welder/Fabricator

Ashton Recruitment Ltd.; Downpatrick; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Modern manufacturing environment

Job summary

Ashton Recruitment Ltd. is sourcing a Welder Fabricator for a Downpatrick-based manufacturing client. You will fabricate and weld components to drawings, read engineering layouts, and follow SOPs to ensure high-quality work in a fast-paced team.

The role requires MIG welding expertise, use of jigs/fixtures, and strict adherence to health and safety standards. Full-time, permanent position with opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Good practical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components using jigs and fixtures.
• Carry out fabrication using self-alignment methods.
• Perform MIG welding to required standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Follow SOPs and work instructions.
• Ensure components are manufactured accurately and consistently.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and safety compliance.

Skills

MIG welding

Reading drawings

Following SOPs

Attention to detail

Fast-paced team

Job description

Ashton Recruitment are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client, an award-winning and innovative manufacturing company based in Downpatrick, specialising in advanced agricultural and industrial machinery.

Job Title: Welder Fabricator
Location: Downpatrick
Salary: £14 - £18
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Due to continued growth and expansion into new markets, our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Welder Fabricator to join its fast-paced manufacturing team.

What's in it for you?

• Training and development opportunities
• Work within a modern, high-tech manufacturing environment

The Role

Working as part of the manufacturing team, the successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating and welding components to the required specifications, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and to a high standard of quality.

Duties will include:

• Fabricating components using jigs and fixtures
• Carrying out fabrication using self-alignment methods
• Performing MIG welding to the required standards
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Following standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Ensuring components are manufactured accurately and consistently
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and attention to detail
• Adhering to company quality control procedures and Health & Safety requirements

Essential Criteria

• Previous experience in MIG welding
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings
• Full UK Driving Licence or equivalent
• Good practical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced manufacturing team

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge or experience of quality control measures
• Previous experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Experience working with jigs, fixtures and self-alignment methods

Ashton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency.