Welder Fitter/Fabricator

Kurt J. Lesker Company; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan £600/year for you and

Job summary

Kurt J. Lesker Company is seeking a Welder/Fitter to join our Hastings-based manufacturing team in the UK. You will layout, cut, fit and tack assemblies using the TIG process, then complete welds to exact specifications. Experience delivering around +/-0.2mm tolerances is essential.

You will read detailed mechanical drawings, use precise measuring tools, and contribute to high-quality vacuum chamber fabrication. Day and evening shift options are available.

Qualifications

• Welding within fine tolerances and fabricating within +/- 0.2mm.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings.
• Experience with Mu Metal, Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Copper.

Responsibilities

• Layout, cut, fit and tack assemblies using TIG welding.
• Verify fabrications meet quality inspection reports and fully weld.
• Maintain tight tolerances and work with precise measuring tools.

Skills

Welding

Fabrication

Reading drawings

Fine tolerances

Education

ONC/HNC

Tools

Measuring tools

Vacuum chamber assembly tools

Job description

Location: Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 9PU

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours: 40 per week

Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you!

About the role

We are currently recruiting for a Welder/Fitter to join our busy manufacturing department, due to ongoing customer demands! This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team, who work on precise, detailed custom build projects.

Working mainly with Stainless Steel, you will be required to layout, cut, fit, and tack various assemblies using the TIG process, verify that the fabrications meet required quality inspection reports and then fully weld. You will be working within very fine tolerances and as the ideal candidate, you will have experience fabricating within measurements of +/- 0.2mm.

Shift Options

Day Shift: Monday – Thursday 08.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 08.00am – 14.30pm (40 hours)

Evening Shift: Monday – Thursday 13.30pm – 00.00am (40 hours)

About us

Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) is a global leader in advanced manufacturing, delivering high-performance vacuum products and systems that power innovation across semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical industries. With over 70 years of expertise, we’re trusted by some of the world’s most critical sectors to support the development of next‑generation technologies. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and a workplace culture that values excellence.

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have previous experience welding within fine tolerances and fabricating within +/- 0.2mm
• Worked with various materials such as Mu Metal, Aluminium, Stainless Steel, Copper
• Know the vacuum technology industry (preferred not required)
• Have an established skillset in fabrication and welding including the use of specific and accurate measuring tools
• Ability to read detailed technical mechanical drawings
• Have a positive attitude and be able to maintain professional, high-quality working relationships with all members of the company globally
• Happy to maintain and promote a safe and clean work environment

Qualifications

Required

• ONC/HNC (Mechanical, Manufacturing Technology or Industrial Technology) or equivalent experience in a related field
• Advanced understanding of mathematics, and the ability to read mechanical drawings
• Proven experience of TIG welding process, assembling Vacuum Chambers or related Components
• Previous experience welding within fine tolerances and fabricating within +/- 0.2mm and working with other materials would be a benefit

Preferred

• Lean Manufacturing
• Proven experience of assembling Vacuum Chambers or related Components

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Matched pension up to 5%
• Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
• Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J Lesker Company Ltd is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants who require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process are encouraged to contact us in advance so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

For further information or assistance, please contact [e-mail]

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd Is a Limited Company