Welder Fabricator

Travail Employment Group; Ilkley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading special purpose machinery manufacturer in Ilkley is seeking a Welder Fabricator. You will set up welding equipment and produce high-quality assemblies from engineering drawings. The ideal candidate has a Level 3 apprenticeship in Welding & Fabrication, experience with MIG and TIG welding, and an attention to detail. Benefits include a competitive salary of £19.11 per hour and 25 days of holiday, plus a pension plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

4% pension, increasing to 6% after 12 months

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Level 3 apprentice trained in Welding & Fabrication.
• Ideally coded welder ISO standard 9606.
• Skilled in MIG and basic TIG welding.
• Experienced in engineering environment welding.
• Able to interpret and work to engineering drawings.
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Set welding equipment to correct parameters.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Accurately select parts for assembly.
• Carry out MIG and basic TIG welding.
• Use a variety of cutting methods.

Skills

MIG welding

Basic TIG welding

Ability to read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Pneumatics knowledge

Education

Level 3 apprenticeship in Welding & Fabrication

Coded welder ISO standard 9606

Tools

Hand tools

Rolling machinery

Swaging machinery

Cutting tools (gas, plasma, cutting discs)

Job description

Welder Fabricator

£19.11

Ilkley

Excellent opportunity to join an established special purpose machinery manufacturer in the Ilkley area. The role will be based on the shop floor, producing a range of standard and bespoke machinery in a range of materials. This is a permanent role from day one and would be ideal for an apprentice trained Welder Fabricator who has previous experience working in an engineering environment.

As the Fabricator Welder you will:

• Set welding equipment to the correct parameters, including amps, volts, wire speed & gas
• Read, interpret & work to engineering drawings to accurately produce high quality assemblies, quality checking welds to ensure they meet required specifications
• Accurately select parts required for assembly operation & ensure parts picked are in good condition
• Carry out MIG welding & basic TIG adhering to safety critical welding parameters & processes.
• Work with a range of materials including mild steel, some stainless and sheet metal in a variety of thicknesses
• Use a variety of hand tools & operate rolling & swaging machinery (training provided)
• Use a variety of cutting methods including, gas, plasma & cutting discs

As the Fabricator Welder you will be:

• Level 3 apprentice trained in Welding & Fabrication
• Ideally coded welder ISO standard 9606
• Skilled in MIG welding and basic TIG
• Experienced in welding a range of materials in an engineering environment
• Able to work to and interpret engineering drawings
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated
• Excellent attention to detail
• Hard working and conscientious with a can-do attitude
• Experienced in Pneumatics and pipe fitting
• Professional, with a strong understanding of quality & health & safety procedures
• Able to meet deadlines & work to production schedules

The company & benefits

This company design and manufacture mechanical and special purpose products. The work will be varied and challenging.

You would work a fixed late shift.

Late shift 2:15pm-12.30am M-W

2:15pm-12am Thur

£19.11 (DOE) inclusive of 25% shift allowance

25 days holiday plus BH's (close over Xmas)

4% pension, rising to 6% employer after 12 months

Death in service x 3 if in the pension or capped at 10k

Candidates need to perform a weld test as part of the recruitment process and must meet quality standards to be considered.

Call Sally at Travail Employment Group for an immediate interview on 01423 530138

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.