Welder Fabricator

Austin Banks; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A metal fabrication company in South Kirkby is seeking a Welder/Fabricator to build high-quality acoustic enclosures. Responsibilities include fabricating and welding metal components based on engineering drawings. The ideal candidate has experience with mild steel and proficiency in metal fabrication tools. The role offers 31 days holiday, early finishes, and health benefits.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Christmas shutdown

Early finish every Friday

Specsavers vouchers

Free health check-ups

Death in service scheme

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a metal fabricator welder.
• Experience with mild steel, Zintec & galvanised sheet.
• Ability to lift and manipulate large metal objects.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering 2D & 3D drawings.
• Fabricating and constructing metal components.
• Performing quality checks on completed products.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of industrial metalwork

Mathematical skills

Ability to read 2D & 3D drawings

Proficiency with metal fabrication tools

Tools

Overhead crane

Job description

Welder/Fabricator - £14.50 - £16.00 per hour

We are working closely with our client who is looking for a metal Fabricator/Welder to build high-quality acoustic enclosures for our clients. Responsible for reading and interpreting engineering 2D & 3D drawings, fabricating & welding metal components or structures, and performing quality checks on finished products. Our Fabricator/Welder's have advanced knowledge of industrial metalwork, a good eye for detail, and excellent mathematical skills to construct high-quality products to exact specifications.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering 2D & 3D Drawings.
• Measuring and marking out cutting and bending lines.
• Ensuring that all required parts for assembly are present.
• Double-checking design specifications before commencing with work.
• Fabricating and constructing metal components.
• Grinding and finishing completed products.
• Performing quality checks on completed products.
• Conforming with company Health & Safety regulations.
• Completing quality check sheets.

Requirements

• Previous work experience as a metal fabricator welder.
• Previously experience working with mild steel, Zintec & galvanised sheet. Ranging from 0.9mm to 30mm.
• Previous experience working with mild steel 2mm to 10mm
• Proficiency in operating an overhead crane is an advantage.
• Welding experience/certification is an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering design and manufacturing procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering 2D & 3D Drawings.
• Proficiency with metal fabrication tools.
• Advanced mathematical and engineering skills.
• Ability to lift and manipulate large metal objects.
• Ability to stand for long periods.

Working Hours

The working hours for this position are 40 hours per week, from 7am to 4pm, Monday to Thursday and from 7am to 1pm on Friday. The business is closed for Bank Holidays, we also enjoy a shutdown every Christmas until after the New Year.

Benefits

• 31 days holiday (incl bank holidays) in addition to time served increases.
• Christmas shut down.
• Early finish every Friday.
• x2 paid 15 minutes breaks in addition to a 30 minute unpaid break.
• Specsavers vouchers.
• Free parking.
• Free health check-ups at work.
• Salary sacrifice scheme.
• Death in service scheme.
• Access to free, unlimited GP services for you and your immediate family 24/7