Welder / Fabricator (Great Yarmouth)

TN United Kingdom; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Great Yarmouth is seeking a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in welding processes to fabricate structural products, ensuring high-quality standards and timely delivery. Your ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage workflow will be key to success. If you are passionate about welding and eager to contribute to innovative projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of welding processes and materials.
• Ability to interpret weld procedures and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Achieve high quality in assembly and welding of components.
• Fit up and weld using SMAW and GMAW processes.
• Minimize waste by efficiently using raw materials.

Skills

Welding Processes

SMAW

GMAW

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Oxy-Acetylene Welding

Education

Time Served Apprenticeship

HND in Relevant Subject

Tools

Welding Equipment

Machinery and Tooling

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Client:

NOV Inc

Location:

Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

As a Fabricator/Welder within our NOV HydraRig site in Great Yarmouth. You will have a strong understanding of welding processes and materials to fulfil delivery of structural products such as Skids, tanks, pipework and pressure vessel fabrications. Your ability to interpret weld procedures and isometrics & engineering drawings to determine materials and consumables as well as planning task sequences will be crucial. Key to this role will be your ability to determine priorities to ensure continuous workflow between disciplines ultimately achieving target dates and on time delivery. As Welder, you will carry out acceptable and consistent levels of finish to set quality standards as determined by contract specifications.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work to achieve high quality in the assembly and welding of component parts
• Fit up and weld using SMAW and GMAW processes.
• Perform arc and oxy-acetylene welding, cutting and brazing on various ferrous and nonferrous metals, in accordance with established methods and procedures.
• Be proficient in the use of all welding equipment, machinery and tooling used in the Fabrication Shop.
• Work to weekly production schedule highlighting any key areas which may prevent achieving daily targets
• Interpret weld procedures, engineering drawings from sketches, materials and electronic images identifying the most efficient, cost effective solution without compromising quality or safety
• Maintain welder traceability (when applicable)
• Follow recognised procedures for issuing and returning of welding consumables from stores (rods, wire, flux)
• Accurately complete details on time sheets/Kronos electronic timekeeping - return them to the Supervisor daily and on completion of a specific jobs
• Participate in resolving assembly and production issues
• Minimize waste by using/disposing of raw materials and consumable items efficiently

QUALIFICATIONS

• Time served apprenticeship or HND in a relevant subject (desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Working knowledge within a welding & manufacturing environment including the preparation of components (essential)
• Working knowledge of offshore skid manufacturing processes (desirable)

SKILLS, TRAINING OR SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to read engineering drawings, where applicable (essential)
• MiG, Tig, oxy-acetylene welding and cutting (essential)