Welder/ Fabricator

Crem Recruitment; Wickhambrook; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Overtime

Holiday entitlement

Christmas shutdown

Bonus scheme

Sick pay

Healthcare

Free parking

Training and development

Stable employment

Job summary

Our client in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, seeks an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join the production team. The role focuses on MIG welding and sheet metal fabrication for high-quality agricultural machinery in a supportive, family-oriented environment.

Key duties include reading engineering drawings, assembling fabricated parts and helping the team hit daily/weekly targets with a focus on safety and quality. Overtime is available and a structured bonus and benefits package exists.

Qualifications

• Experience as MIG Welder/Fabricator in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience with sheet metal and heavy gauge materials.
• Ability to produce clean, accurate and consistent welds.

Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding and fabrication on a variety of components.
• Produce high-quality welds on sheet metal up to 20mm plate and structural sections.
• Read and work from engineering drawings.
• Assemble fabricated parts to required specifications.
• Work with colleagues to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and safety.

Skills

MIG Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Welding equipment

Tools

Welding equipment (MIG/TIG)

Job description

Job description

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (1-hour unpaid lunch) with overtime available

Our client, a well-established and innovative engineering manufacturer based in Wickhambrook, Suffolk, is looking to recruit an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join their expanding production team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled MIG Welder/Fabricator with sheet metal fabrication experience to work on the manufacture of high-quality agricultural machinery within a supportive, family-oriented working environment.

The Role

As a Welder/Fabricator, you will be responsible for producing high-quality fabricated components and assemblies used in industry-leading agricultural machinery. Working as part of the production team, you will help ensure manufacturing targets are achieved whilst maintaining excellent standards of workmanship.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG welding and fabrication on a variety of components.
• Produce high-quality welds on materials ranging from 1.5mm sheet metal through to 20mm plate and structural sections.
• Read and work from engineering drawings.
• Assemble fabricated parts to required specifications.
• Work closely with colleagues to achieve daily and weekly production targets.
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy and safety throughout the manufacturing process.
• Support continuous improvement within the production department.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a MIG Welder/Fabricator within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Experience working with sheet metal and heavy gauge materials.
• Ability to produce clean, accurate and consistent welds.
• Good attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A reliable and positive attitude.
• TIG welding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of£14.50-£15.80 per hour, depending on experience.
• Overtime available at enhanced rates.
• 31 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Production bonus scheme, subject to company performance.
• Company sick pay.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Free onsite parking.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Stable, full-time employment with a growing engineering manufacturer.