Welder/Fabricator

Strimech Engineering Limited; Walsall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in materials handling attachments seeks a Welder/Fabricator to join their team in Walsall. The role involves producing high-quality fabricated items while adhering to health and safety standards. Candidates should have at least 2 years of welding experience and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ welding experience required.
• GCSE English and Maths essential.
• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality fabricated and welded items.
• Adhere to health and safety procedures.
• Meet production schedules and deadlines.

Skills

MIG welding

Steel fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Communication skills

Knowledge of safety procedures

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Tools

MIG welders

Overhead cranes

Hand tools

Job description

Company Background

Strimech Engineering Limited is a company that designs, manufactures, and distributes materials handling attachments for the agricultural, construction, industrial, waste, and recycling sectors.

The company’s products are sold through three sales channels: direct to end users, via authorized dealers, and as part of the OEM supply chain.

Founded in 1977, the company is based in Walsall, West Midlands, and employs approximately 40 staff.

There are four functional departments: Finance and Human Resources, Production, Sales and Marketing, and Design and Technical.

Overall Statement of Job Purpose

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Welder/Fabricator is responsible for delivering high-quality production fabricated and welded items safely and efficiently. The role requires proactive participation and adherence to the company’s HSEQ Policy, contributing to continuous quality improvement within the directorate.

Skills

WELDER - Skills, Experience, and Qualifications (SEQ) Set

Essential skills:

• MIG welding and steel fabrication
• Ability to operate required equipment safely (MIG welders, overhead cranes, hand tools, hand torches)
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering and weld specification drawings
• Good housekeeping routines to meet H&S requirements
• Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills (communication, conduct, attitude)
• Flexibility to work overtime as needed

Desirable skills:

• Forklift and non-slewing crane competency
• Basic PC skills

WELDER - Experience

Essential experience:

• Minimum of 2 years’ welding experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in steel product fabrication

Desirable experience:

• Experience in agricultural, construction, and/or industrial materials handling steel product fabrication
• Experience with overhead cranes, bandsaws, guillotines, folding machines, pillar drills, rolling machines, plasma cutters, CNC machines, lathes, and holding a current FLT license

WELDER - Qualifications

Essential qualifications:

• GCSE English
• GCSE Maths

Desirable qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding or equivalent City & Guilds qualification

Specific Accountabilities

• Adhere to health and safety procedures and systems
• Produce high-quality items
• Meet deadlines and production schedules
• Complete all documentation clearly and accurately
• Ensure work meets quality and specification standards
• Maintain excellent timekeeping and attendance; uphold housekeeping standards