Welder/Fabricator

Orion Electrotech; Morecambe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Employee referral scheme

Free on-site parking

Overtime opportunities

Stable employment with a growing manuf

Job summary

Orion Electrotech seeks an experienced Aluminium Welder/Fabricator to join a busy fabrication facility in Morecambe. Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm with overtime available. Handle aluminium welds (3–15mm) and fabricate components, reading drawings and maintaining quality standards.

Work with pipework, vessels and flanges, support production improvements, and weld in various positions. Driving licence is beneficial for site access and logistics needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in Aluminium MIG and TIG welding on 3–15mm material.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• Experience with overhead cranes and slinging.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices in manufacturing.
• Able to weld in a variety of positions and on vessels/pipework.

Responsibilities

• Weld and fabricate aluminium components from 3mm to 15mm thickness.
• Work with pipework, vessels and flanges to specification.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Fabricate and assemble complex structures to a high standard.
• Support production improvements with colleagues.
• Cut, weld and finish products to exacting tolerances.
• Maintain high quality, housekeeping and safety standards.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet targets.

Skills

Aluminium MIG welding

Aluminium TIG welding

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Overhead cranes/slinging

Gas cutting

Welding in multiple positions

Education

Welding qualifications/coding preferred

Tools

Gas cutting equipment

Overhead cranes

Job description

The Company

Our client is a well-established and growing manufacturer specialising in the design and production of bespoke fuel storage and refuelling equipment. Supplying customers across a range of industries including construction, aviation, agriculture, rail, and mining, they have built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality engineered solutions.

Operating from a modern fabrication facility, the business offers a complete in‑house manufacturing process, including design, laser cutting, CNC machining, fabrication, welding, blasting and painting. Due to continued growth and increased demand, they are looking to add an experienced Aluminium Welder/Fabricator to their team.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm

Overtime available.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Aluminium Welder/Fabricator to join a busy manufacturing environment producing specialist fuel handling and refuelling equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding and fabricating aluminium components ranging from 3mm to 15mm thickness.
• Working with pipework, vessels and flanges.
• Reading and interpreting engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Fabricating and assembling complex structures to a high standard.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support production improvements.
• Cutting, welding and finishing products to specification.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety.
• Working independently and as part of a team to meet production targets.

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in Aluminium MIG and TIG welding.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Experience using overhead cranes and slinging equipment.
• Knowledge of industry health & safety practices.
• Experience using gas cutting equipment.
• Ability to weld in a variety of positions.
• Previous welding qualifications/coding preferred.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual handling duties.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport.

Salary & Benefits

• £18.50 per hour
• Company pension
• Life assurance
• Employee referral scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable employment with a growing manufacturer