Welder/Fabricator (Days Based)

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

Job summary

A well-established engineering company is seeking an experienced Welder/Fabricator for a days-based role in Aldridge. The successful candidate will be responsible for MIG welding mild steel and fabricating items from detailed CAD drawings, working in a covered workshop with varied projects. The position offers an opportunity to earn overtime and gain a forklift licence, ideally suited for those passionate about hands-on engineering in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Company benefits

FLT licence training

Qualifications

• Experience in MIG welding with the ability to weld mild steel to 1mm tolerances.
• Proficiency in fabricating from detailed 3D CAD drawings.
• Ability to operate workshop tools and equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• MIG weld mild steel to required specifications.
• Fabricate items freehand based on CAD drawings.
• Operate and maintain workshop tools and equipment.
• Maintain quality standards and safety procedures.

Skills

MIG Welding

Fabrication

Workshop Safety

Tools

3D CAD

Grinders

Forklift

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

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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.

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