Welder Fabricator (trainee or experienced)

Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Client in Leicester is recruiting a Fabricator/Welder to join their Metal Shop team. You will work from job sheets and drawings to fabricate aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel to a high standard, using pillar drills, saws, guillotines and folders.

The ideal candidate has a good level of fabrication experience, great attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure, with a positive, proactive attitude and flexibility to overtime.

Qualifications

• Good level of fabrication experience.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Positive, can-do attitude.
• Reliable, trustworthy and honest.
• Able to work using own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Produce fabrications from aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel from job sheets and drawings.
• Fabricate bespoke requirements to a high standard.
• Interpret engineering drawings and job sheets to execute fabrication projects.
• Utilise tools such as pillar drills, circular saws, band saws, guillotines and folders.
• Maintain and check quality of fabricated components and meet project deadlines.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure safety and quality standards.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Under pressure

Problem solving

Tape measure reading

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Pillar drill

Circular saw

Band saw

Guillotine

Folder

Hand tools

Electrical tools

Job description

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 skills
• Able to read a tape measure in millimetres
• Good mathematical skills
• Experience welding thicknesses ranging from 3mm 25mm