Welder Fabricator

Recruit 12; Sparkford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit 12 is seeking a skilled Welder Fabricator for a hands-on workshop role in Burwell, Cambridgeshire. You will perform MIG/MAG welding, fabricate components from engineering drawings, and work to welding procedures and tolerances.

The role requires a current welding certificate where applicable, careful attention to quality and safety, and the ability to coordinate with fabrication, machining, and engineering teams. Overtime is available and standard hours are 40 per week.

Qualifications

• Must read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience with MIG/MAG welding processes.
• Familiarity with quality standards and traceability.
• Current welding certification or willingness to train.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG/MAG welding to approved procedures.
• Fabricate components to drawings and tolerances.
• Prepare, fit, tack and weld components.
• Check dimensions, alignment and weld quality.
• Identify defects and rework as required.
• Support quality, safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

MIG/MAG welding

Reading drawings

Quality standards

Metals knowledge

Teamwork

Welding certification awareness

Education

Welder certification (ISO/BS/City & Guilds/NVQ)

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Welder Fabricator

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm

Overtime: Available

About the Company

Our client is a specialist engineering and manufacturing business producing high-quality, reliable and safety-critical products and equipment. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Coded Welder / Fabricator to join their workshop team in Burwell, Cambridgeshire.

Job Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG/MAG and other specified welding processes in accordance with approved procedures.
• Fabricate components and assemblies to engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications and tolerances.
• Complete welding on structural, mechanical and fabricated components.
• Prepare, fit, tack and accurately weld components prior to final welding.
• Work strictly to approved drawings, specifications, welding procedures and work instructions.
• Check dimensions, alignment, weld appearance and overall workmanship.
• Identify and report defects, discrepancies or non-conforming materials/components.
• Rework defective welds or assemblies in accordance with authorised instructions.
• Ensure completed work meets required quality, safety, integrity and traceability standards.
• Work effectively with fabrication, machining, assembly, engineering and quality teams.
• Minimise rework, scrap and unnecessary material usage.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and 5S within the workshop.

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to operate and maintain welding equipment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, welding symbols and technical specifications.
• Good knowledge of metals and their properties under heat.
• Understanding of quality standards and manufacturing requirements.
• Knowledge of design and development.
• Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Recognised and current welding certification, such as ISO, BS, City & Guilds, NVQ or another recognised industry standard.
• Candidates who are not currently coded but have suitable experience may be considered for training and qualification.

Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Coded Welder / Fabricator to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business in a hands-on workshop role. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality welded and fabricated components while working to engineering drawings, specifications and strict quality and safety requirements