Welder Fabricator

Optima UK; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Competitive pay

Overtime pay at 1.5x

Weekday schedule with early finish on-

Job summary

Optima UK Inc. is seeking a Welder Fabricator in Market Harborough to join a well-established engineering team. You will MIG weld and fabricate steel components from drawings, ensuring quality and precision in every part produced.

The role offers a permanent contract with a consistent weekday schedule and opportunities to develop skills within a manufacturing environment. Overtime options may be available at enhanced rates for busy periods.

Qualifications

• Proven MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Previous experience in welding and fabricating steel components.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, hardworking and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• MIG welding steel components to a high standard.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Fabricating, preparing and assembling steel components.
• Measuring, marking out and cutting materials accurately.
• Ensuring components meet the required quality and dimensional standards.
• Using fabrication equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working as part of a team to meet production deadlines.

Skills

Mig welding experience

Read engineering drawings

Fabricating steel components

Tools

Press brake

Fibre laser

Job description

Job Role

Welder Fabricator

Location

Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Salary

Up to £18.00 per hour, depending on experience

Shift

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm

Benefits

• Permanent employment with an established engineering business.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5 times the standard hourly rate.
• A consistent weekday working schedule with an early finish on Fridays.
• The opportunity to develop your skills within a manufacturing environment.

About the Company

Our client is an established engineering business specialising in the manufacture of high-quality components for a range of industries. Due to continued business requirements, they are looking to recruit an experienced Welder Fabricator to join their team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fabricator with strong MIG welding experience to join a well-established manufacturing environment, working with steel components and producing high-quality products to engineering specifications.

About the Role

As a Welder Fabricator, you will be responsible for fabricating and welding steel components, working from engineering drawings to ensure all products meet the required quality standards. You will play an important role in the manufacturing process, ensuring work is completed accurately, efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• MIG welding steel components to a high standard.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications.
• Fabricating, preparing and assembling steel components.
• Measuring, marking out and cutting materials accurately.
• Ensuring components meet the required quality and dimensional standards.
• Using fabrication equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Working as part of a team to meet production deadlines.

About You

• Proven MIG welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Previous experience in welding and fabricating steel components.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to producing quality work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, hardworking and proactive approach.

Desirable Skills

• Experience operating a press brake.
• Experience operating a fibre laser cutting machine.