Welder Fabricator (Trainee Or Experienced)

Engineering @ 365 Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Engineering @ 365 is recruiting on behalf of our client based in Leicester for a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join their Metal Shop team. You will fabricate from aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel, reading drawings and job sheets to produce high‑quality fabrications.

In a fast-paced environment, you will operate a range of machines such as pillar drills, circular saws, band saws, guillotines and folders, use hand and electrical tools, and contribute to maintaining quality and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication
• Ability to read and interpret drawings
• Experience with aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel
• Reading a tape measure in millimetres
• Work to high quality standards

Responsibilities

• Read from job sheets and drawings to produce fabrications from aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel
• Fabricate bespoke requirements to a high standard
• Interpret engineering drawings and job sheets accurately
• Operate machines such as pillar drills, circular saws, band saws, guillotines and folders
• Use hand and electrical tools
• Conduct checks on fabricated components for defects
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet deadlines and quality standards
• Maintain tools and equipment in good condition and report issues promptly
• Work to health and safety guidelines and procedures

Skills

Fabrication

Attention to detail

Team player

Problem solving

Reliability

Works well under pressure

Tools

Pillar drills

Circular saws

Band saws

Guillotines

Folders

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

Engineering @ 365 is recruiting on behalf of our client based in Leicester, we are looking for a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join their Metal Shop team.

Job Description:

As a Fabricator, you will play a key role within a close-knit, highly skilled, and fast-paced team, producing a range of fabrications from aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel. Your responsibilities will predominantly include working from job sheets and drawings to fabricate bespoke metal products to a very high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

• Working from job sheets and drawings to produce a range of products and fabrications from aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel
• Fabrication of bespoke requirements to a very high standard
• Interpreting engineering drawings and job sheets to accurately execute fabrication projects
• Usage of machines such as pillar drills, circular saws, band saws, guillotines, and folders
• Using a range of hand and electrical tools
• Conducting checks on fabricated components to identify and rectify any defects or inconsistencies
• Collaborating with the engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines and quality standards
• Maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition, reporting any issues promptly
• Working to strict health and safety guidelines and procedures

Requirements:

• A good level of experience in fabrication
• Great attention to detail
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Strong and enthusiastic
• Friendly, with a good sense of humour
• Ability to deal with high pressure and demands
• Able to work using own initiative
• Reliable, trustworthy, and honest
• Good problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work overtime as required

Beneficial Skills / Knowledge:

• Good knowledge/experience in fabrication of aluminium and mild steel
• Understanding of the BS EN 1090-2 standard for mild steel fabrications
• TIG welding experience
• MIG welding experience with mild steel and aluminium
• Good fettling skillsAble to read a tape measure in millimetres
• Good mathematical skills
• Experience welding thicknesses ranging from 3mm - 25mm