Welder Fitter Fabricator

Kurt J. Lesker; Hastings; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader in Hastings is seeking a Welder/Fitter to join their skilled team. The role involves precise TIG welding and fabrication with materials such as Stainless Steel, requiring experience in working within very fine tolerances of +/- 0.2mm. Offering a fixed 4-day work week, competitive salary, healthcare cash plan, and a supportive workplace culture, this position is ideal for candidates with a commitment to quality and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Matched pension up to 5%

Health Cash Plan

Income protection insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Qualifications

• Experience welding within fine tolerances and fabricating within +/- 0.2mm.
• Proven experience of the TIG welding process.
• Advanced understanding of mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Layout, cut, fit, and tack various assemblies using the TIG process.
• Verify fabrications against quality inspection reports.
• Fully weld within very fine tolerances.

Skills

Welding within fine tolerances

Fabrication

Reading mechanical drawings

Working with various materials

Positive attitude

Education

ONC/HNC (Mechanical or Manufacturing Technology)

Tools

Measuring tools

Job description

Shift Allowance + 4‑day week + Fixed Shift Pattern + Specialist Training + Healthcare Cash Plan + Holiday + Pension

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.

The fixed working pattern for this position is 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