Welder/Fabricator (Days Based)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering company in Aldridge is seeking a skilled Welder/Fabricator for a days-based role. You will work from detailed 3D CAD drawings, engaging in welding and fabrication of bespoke and repeat-build projects. The ideal candidate has a strong background in MIG welding and is looking for a supportive team environment. This position offers competitive pay, the chance to gain a forklift licence, and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Overtime opportunities

Potential to gain FLT licence

Qualifications

• Experienced in MIG welding mild steel to tight tolerances.
• Able to fabricate items freehand from detailed CAD drawings.
• Knowledge of workshop tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld mild steel to ±1mm tolerances.
• Cut, shape, and prepare materials using workshop tools.
• Maintain high standards of quality and workshop safety.

Skills

MIG Welding

Manual Fabrication

Workshop Safety

3D CAD Drawings

Structural Fitting

Tools

Forklift

Cutting Equipment

Grinders

Job description

Welder/Fabricator (Days Based)

£16.00 - £18.50 + Overtime + Company Benefits + FLT Licence

Aldridge

Are you an experienced MIG Welder/Fabricator looking for a days-based, Monday to Friday role working on bespoke and repeat-build projects, with the chance to gain your FLT licence and boost your earnings through overtime?

Join a well-established engineering company specialising in custom-built fabrication projects. With continued investment in equipment and tooling, this is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fabricator to work on varied, technically interesting builds within a supportive team.

Working in a covered workshop, you'll be involved in welding, fabrication, structural fitting, and preparing materials for both bespoke and repeat projects. You'll work from detailed 3D CAD drawings and fabricate items freehand to tight tolerances. The role is varied, practical, and ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering.

This role would suit a Welder/Fabricator with a background in MIG Welding looking for a days based Monday to Friday role.

The Role

• MIG weld mild steel to ±1mm tolerances, including positional and overhead work
• Fabricate freehand from detailed 3D CAD drawings
• Cut, shape, and prepare materials using workshop tools and cutting equipment
• Work with box section, plate work, and folded sheet metal
• Carry out structural fitting (doors, frames, panels, insulation, reinforcements)
• Use manual fabrication equipment including grinders and a box & pan folder
• Operate a forklift once trained
• Maintain high standards of quality, accuracy, and workshop safety

The Person

• Mig Welder/Fabricator or similar
• Commutable to Aldridge

Reference: BBBH22988A

Keywords: Welder, Fabricator, MIG Welding, Mild Steel, Structural Fitter, Metalwork, Manual Fabrication, Workshop, Plasma Cutting, Oxy-Acetylene, Box Section, Fabrication Engineer, 3D Drawings, Aldridge, Engineering, Full Time

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications, and skill set.