Welder Fabricator

Cheshire Specialist Engineering Ltd; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in precision engineering is seeking a Skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder to join their team. You will work with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium to produce high-quality fabricated parts. The role requires the ability to interpret technical drawings and perform welding to stringent quality standards. Benefits include competitive pay, paid overtime, pension scheme, and annual leave.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Paid overtime available

Qualifications

• Fully skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder with MIG and TIG experience.
• Proven ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Experience in working with thin gauge sheet metal (1–3mm) and box section.

Responsibilities

• Fabricating and welding mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Working to production deadlines maintaining quality standards.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Reading technical drawings

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Fabrication and Welding

NVQ Level 3 equivalent in Fabrication and Welding

Tools

Sheet metal machinery

Job description

Our Company

CSE is a specialist supplier of precision engineered sheet metal parts, fabricated sheet metal frames and other components to a varied number of sectors which include but are not exclusive to: science, medical, food industry, automotive, electronics, robotics and automation, retail, and rail.

The Role - Skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder

We are looking for a fully skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder with MIG and TIG welding experience on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. The successful candidate will be producing high-quality sheet metal and box section enclosures from 1mm to 3mm material, working to detailed engineering drawings and specifications.

You must be confident working independently and as part of a team, able to interpret both 1st and 3rd angle drawings, and capable of welding and dressing fabricated parts to a high standard.

The Role:

• Fabricating and welding mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel to a high standard
• Working with thin sheet metal and box section frames (1mm-3mm)
• Reading and interpreting 1st and 3rd angle technical drawings
• Welding and dressing components ensuring they remain square, flat, and within tolerance
• Working to production deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Following safe working practices and maintaining a clean working environment
• Flexible to work overtime and shifts as required
  
  

Our Requirements:

• Fully skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder
• MIG & TIG welding experience across mild steel, stainless, and aluminium
• Proven ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Experience in working with thin gauge sheet metal (1–3mm) and box section
• Experience with other sheet metal machinery such as presses, guillotines, or lasers is desirable
• Qualified to City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 equivalent in Fabrication and Welding – Sheet Metalworking
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised
  
  

The Package:

As a Skilled Sheet Fabricator/Welder you will be working Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:45 pm, and will benefit from:

• Hourly rate will range from £15 - £17 per hour depending on experience
• Paid overtime available from time to time
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (Pro-rata for 4-day week)