MIG Welder

Company Details Confidential; Tuam; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Details Confidential in Tuam, Ireland, seeks an experienced MIG welder for quarry machinery and equipment repairs. The role focuses on setting up MIG welds, preparing components, and ensuring safe, high-quality welds in a quarry environment.

The candidate will read fabrication drawings, measure and fit parts, and work closely with the maintenance team to minimize downtime while maintaining safety standards. This is a site-based, hands-on position requiring strong practical welding skills.

Qualifications

• Proven MIG welding experience on heavy machinery or structural steel.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and take accurate measurements.
• Experience preparing, cutting and fitting steel components prior to welding.

Responsibilities

• Perform welding on quarry machinery and equipment.
• Set up MIG welding equipment, selecting wire, shielding gas and settings.
• Clean and prepare steel components using grinders and cutting tools before welding.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance to ensure optimal functioning of heavy machinery.
• Diagnose issues and implement repairs promptly.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company regulations.
• Work with maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime.

Skills

MIG welding

Heavy equipment repair

Reading fabrication drawings

Fabrication & cutting prep

Tools

Welding equipment setup

Job description

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

• Perform welding on quarry machinery and equipment.
• Set up MIG welding equipment, selecting the appropriate wire, shielding gas and settings for each job.
• Clean and prepare steel components using grinders and cutting tools before welding.
• Conduct repairs and maintenance to ensure optimal functioning of heavy machinery.
• Diagnose issues and implement necessary repairs promptly.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and company regulations.
• Work collaboratively with the maintenance team to minimize equipment downtime.

Requirements

• Proven MIG welding experience, ideally repairing heavy machinery, plant equipment or structural steel.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, take accurate measurements and produce strong, consistent welds.
• Experience preparing, cutting and fitting steel components before welding.
• Confidence working on worn or damaged equipment and choosing practical repair methods.
• Commitment to safe working practices, including the correct use of PPE in a quarry environment.

• Sector: mining and quarrying

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]