Welder Fabricator

TN United Kingdom; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fabricator/MIG-TIG Welder to join their dynamic team. This role involves fabricating and welding light to medium gauge steel according to detailed engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in a fabrication environment, showcasing their ability to work independently and as part of a team. With a commitment to quality and safety, you will play a crucial role in meeting production deadlines while maintaining high standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values your skills and offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

Annual Pay Review

Generous Bonus Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

33 Days Annual Leave

Flexible Holiday Trading

Employee Support Package

Free Parking

Investment in Training and Development

Overtime Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fabrication environment (engineering or metalwork) is essential.
• Good communication and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Reading and interpreting engineering plans and drawings.
• Fabricating and welding light to medium gauge steel.
• Conducting quality checks and maintaining tools.

Skills

MIG Welding

TIG Welding

Metal Fabrication

Reading Engineering Drawings

Quality Control

Education

Fabrication Qualification

Welding Qualification

Time-Served Apprenticeship

Tools

Handheld Tools

Welding Machinery

Job description

The Fabricator/Mig-Tig Welder is responsible for the fabrication and welding of light to medium gauge steel in line with detailed engineering drawings. The role involves liaising with other departments to ensure standards are met.

Our ideal candidate will have a fabrication and/or welding qualification or a time-served apprenticeship. Experience in a fabrication environment (engineering or metalwork) is essential.

The main responsibilities include:

1. Reading, interpreting, and following engineering plans and drawings to meet exact specifications.
2. Fabricating in various gauges of metal (light to medium).
3. Performing MIG welding, primarily on mild steel.
4. Performing TIG welding, primarily on stainless steel.
5. Grinding and polishing fabricated items using handheld tools or machinery.
6. Conducting quality checks to ensure standards are met.
7. Meeting production deadlines.
8. Adhering to quality standards and safety procedures.
9. Maintaining machinery and tools through preventative maintenance.
10. Keeping the work environment clean and safe.

Successful candidates will have good communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated, and set high work standards. A team player with the ability to work independently and a positive, proactive attitude are essential.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience).
• Annual pay review and individual merit awards.
• Overtime opportunities for hourly paid staff.
• Workshop hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30-16:00, Friday 07:30-13:30.
• Generous bonus scheme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (including 8 bank holidays) plus flexible holiday trading.
• Employee support and perks package.
• Free parking.
• Investment in training and development.