Welder / Fabricator

Vision Architectural Glazing Installations Limited; Lakenheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Healthcare after 3-month probation

Job summary

Vision Architectural Glazing Installations Limited is seeking a Welder / Fabricator to join their Production team in Lakenheath. The role involves processing and fabricating raw materials, performing cutting and welding tasks, and ensuring quality checks of finished products. Candidates should have recognized certification in MIG or TIG welding and 4-5 years of relevant experience. The position offers a full-time contract with benefits including 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and healthcare after a probation period.

Qualifications

• Recognised certification in MIG or TIG welding.
• 4-5 years on-the-job experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Process and fabricate raw materials into bespoke parts.
• Perform cutting and welding with various processes.
• Evaluate engineering drawings for implementation.

Skills

MIG or TIG welding certification

Solid fabrication background in Sheetmetal

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Knowledge of engineering

Ability to work independently and in a team

Job description

Currently looking for a Welder / Fabricator to join our Production team in Lakenheath

Contract: Full time

Purpose of the position

Process and fabricate raw materials to create and build bespoke parts / products from Aluminum and mild steel as directed. Managing all tasks during the fabrication process, from start to finish, through to completion in production.

Day-to-day operations

• Machining fabrication materials and components.
• Cutting and welding with a variety of processes.
• Collaborate work with metal sheets and apply various insulation materials.
• Evaluate all engineering drawings and ensure implementation according to welding specifications.
• Analyse diagrams and specifications and cut all metal accordingly.
• Perform work with help of various hand and power tools.
• Evaluate finished products and perform quality checks on products.
• Maintain a safe & clean workstation and perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages.
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety standards and training protocols.
• Attending any relevant training sessions as directed by line manager.
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required and providing essential cover when other members of team are on leave.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Recognised certification in MIG or TIG welding

EXPERIENCE

• 4-5 years’ on-the-job experience, working within the same role or equivalent.

SPECIALIST SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

• Solid fabrication background in Sheetmetal.
• Ability to work on their own, as well as part of a team.
• Helpful and approachable with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Problem solving | Critical thinking | Attention to detail.
• Knowledge of engineering.
• Ability to work with your hands.

OTHER

• Have a current full driving licence.
• Must have full access to transport to, from and during work.

Location: Lakenheath factory (Suffolk)

Job Type: Full time (40 hours per week)

Benefits: 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension Scheme & Healthcare (after 3-mth probation)