Welder/Fabricator

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering firm in Oxford is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to ensure products meet high standards of quality and precision. Responsibilities include fabricating components, performing TIG welding, and maintaining a safe working environment. The ideal candidate has proven experience in MIG and TIG welding, strong mechanical knowledge, and a commitment to quality. Competitive salary offered.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Monthly attendance bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding (essential).
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication techniques.
• Basic maths skills for precise measurements and calculations.
• Skilled in the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and quality-driven approach to your work.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate components from sheet metal and laser-cut parts according to engineering drawings.
• Perform TIG welding on pipework and structural components.
• Use a range of hand and power tools effectively.
• Ensure a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
• Work collaboratively with the team to improve processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues during welding and fabrication.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Mechanical knowledge

Technical drawing interpretation

Attention to detail

Hand tools proficiency

Power tools proficiency

Job description

Job Description

Fabricator/Welder | Precision Engineering | Oxford

Location: Oxford
Hours: Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:30pm | Fri 7:30am-2:00pm (40 hours/week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Benefits:

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  23 days holiday + bank holidays (with the potential to earn 2 additional days based on length of service)

  
  




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  Monthly attendance bonus

  
  

First Achieve's client, a reputable and forward-thinking engineering business based in Oxford, is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join their experienced team. This role is crucial to ensuring products are built to the highest standards of quality and precision, with a strong emphasis on TIG welding and sheet metal fabrication.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Fabricate components from sheet metal and laser-cut parts according to engineering drawings and specifications.

  
  




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  Perform TIG welding (and other techniques) on pipework and structural components.

  
  




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  Use a range of hand and power tools effectively to complete fabrication tasks.

  
  




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  Ensure a clean, organised, and safe working environment in line with health and safety regulations.

  
  




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  Work collaboratively with the team to improve processes and maintain high productivity.

  
  




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  Troubleshoot and resolve issues during the welding and fabrication process.

  
  

What We're Looking For:

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  Proven experience in MIG and TIG welding (essential).

  
  




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  Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to read and interpret technical/engineering drawings.

  
  




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  Familiarity with sheet metal fabrication techniques.

  
  




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  Basic maths skills for precise measurements and calculations.

  
  




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  Skilled in the use of hand tools and power tools.

  
  




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  Detail-oriented, proactive, and quality-driven approach to your work.