Welder Fabs, Sheet Metal Fabs

Fulcrum Engineering; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking skilled Fabricators/Welders for bespoke production roles in the Cambridgeshire area. Candidates will work on a variety of projects, including balconies and tanks, requiring expertise in TIG and MIG welding. The position offers competitive hourly rates and the potential for long-term employment based on performance. Applicants must have relevant qualifications and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Must have C&G NVQ Level 3 in relevant field.
• Experience in TIG and MIG welding is essential.
• Ability to work from technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and weld bespoke items like balconies and tanks.
• Ensure high-quality finishes and compliance with specifications.
• Assist with drilling, fitting, and other fabrication tasks.

Skills

TIG welding

MIG welding

Fabrication from drawings

Use of grinders and polishers

Education

C&G NVQ Level 3 in Sheet Metal Work, Plating, or Welding

Tools

Plasma cutter

Press

Rollers

Job description

Job Opportunity: Fabricator/Welder

Fulcrum - Engineering, acting as an Employment Business, is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are recruiting personnel for clients in the Huntingdon, Sawtry, Wisbech, Peterborough, and March areas at all levels for highly skilled and experienced roles.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Fabricator/Welder (TIG & MIG): Working on bespoke productions such as balconies, stairways, conveyor lines, tanks, etc. Ability to fabricate sheet, plate, tubing, frames, angles, boxes from drawings. Must weld to high standards, mainly using TIG, with MIG for mild steel. Use grinders and polishers to achieve mirror finishes, drill, and fit components as per drawings.
2. Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder: Producing bespoke items like tundishes, chutes, hoppers, tables, guards, and platforms. Must work from drawings, using rollers, press, plasma, and tack welding techniques.
3. Vessel/Tank Fabricator/Welder: Measuring, marking, developing materials mainly stainless steel sheet and plate, fabricating vessels, tanks, pipes from drawings. Using rollers, press, plasma, and tack welding.
4. Plater Fabricator/Welder: Similar responsibilities as vessel fabricators, focusing on stainless steel and plate materials, ensuring work complies with drawings and specifications.
5. Grinders/Polishers: Working on vessels, tanks, and pipelines, ensuring mirror finishes. Also assisting other trades with drilling, fitting, and fabrication tasks.

Qualifications and Hours

Qualifications: C&G NVQ Level 3 in Sheet Metal Work, Plating, or Welding. Hours: Mon-Fri, plus optional Sat and Sun work. Work location: Fab Shops & Sites, preferably within 20 miles of residence. Overtime may be available.

Contract Details

Duration: 13 to 26 weeks, with potential for long-term employment depending on workload. Pay rates vary based on skills and experience, with benchmarks from GBP 16 to GBP 22 per hour, potentially higher.

Application Process

Please send your CV in Word format, quoting the job title and your name in the email subject. If not contacted within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful but may be considered for future opportunities. Candidates must be resident and eligible to work in the UK.