Welder Fabricator

ZipRecruiter; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Welder Fabricator for a bespoke project. This hands-on role requires expertise in MIG and TIG welding, along with strong fabrication skills. The position offers a minimum three-month contract with potential for extension, ideal for those with a technical mindset and engineering background.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding.
• Strong fabrication skills including cutting and bending.

Responsibilities

• Welding bespoke stainless steel structures.
• Interpreting drawings and technical specs.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Welder Fabricator to join a specialist team on a bespoke project basis. This is a hands-on, varied role that goes beyond standard welding, ideal for someone with a technical mindset and engineering background. This role sits outside of IR35 and offers a minimum three-month contract, with the potential for extension depending on project flow and performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Welding of bespoke stainless steel structures (primarily 304, some 316)
2. MIG and TIG welding to high standards
3. Cutting, bending, and fabricating components
4. Adding brackets and structural fittings
5. Assembling pre-manufactured elements
6. Interpreting drawings and technical specs to build custom projects

Requirements:

• Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding
• Competence in working with 304 and 316 stainless steel
• Strong fabrication skills - cutting, bending, and general assembly
• Engineering or technically-minded background
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve on bespoke builds
• Understanding of structural integrity and design practicality

Hourly rate: £20 - £28 an hour (dependant on experience)