WELDER/ FABRICATOR

Thompsons UK Limited; New Jersey; On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompsons UK Limited in Blackburn is seeking a Commercial Body Builder to fabricate, weld, assemble, and modify commercial vehicle bodies according to engineering drawings and customer specifications.

You will perform MIG welding, operate workshop tools, read drawings, and ensure safety standards while meeting production schedules and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• MIG welding competency and fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Safely operate hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Work independently or in a team with attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to health and safety in a workshop.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and build custom commercial vehicle bodies to required specifications.
• Carry out MIG welding and fabrication activities as part of vehicle body construction.
• Use guillotines, saws, and other workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform drilling, cutting, and preparation of materials for assembly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and production specifications accurately.
• Measure components and assemblies accurately to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Use hand tools, pistol drills, riveters, and oxy-acetylene equipment safely and effectively.
• Work to agreed production schedules and quality standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with customer and company requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Report defects, quality issues, or safety concerns promptly.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support workshop operations.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Engineering drawings

Hand tools

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Education

City & Guilds/NVQ Level 2 in welding

Tools

Guillotines

Saws

Riveters

Oxy-acetylene equipment

Job description

Job Overview

The Commercial Body Builder plays a key role in the fabrication, assembly, and modification of commercial vehicle bodies, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Working within the Production Department, the postholder will be responsible for welding, fabricating, assembling, and fitting commercial vehicle body components in accordance with engineering drawings, customer requirements, and company specifications.

Salary

£15.00 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and build custom commercial vehicle bodies to required specifications.
• Carry out MIG welding and fabrication activities as part of vehicle body construction.
• Use guillotines, saws, and other workshop equipment safely and effectively.
• Perform drilling, cutting, and preparation of materials for assembly.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and production specifications accurately.
• Measure components and assemblies accurately to ensure compliance with design requirements.
• Use hand tools, pistol drills, riveters, and oxy-acetylene equipment safely and effectively.
• Work to agreed production schedules and quality standards.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with customer and company requirements.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and health and safety requirements.
• Report defects, quality issues, or safety concerns promptly.
• Undertake any other duties reasonably required to support workshop operations.

Skills & Experience

• Competent in MIG welding.
• Experience in fabrication and assembly work within an engineering, manufacturing, or vehicle-building environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Competent in the safe use of hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately to specifications.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements within a workshop environment.

Desirable

• Previous experience in commercial body building.
• City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2, or higher qualification in a relevant engineering, fabrication, or welding discipline.
• Experience working within the commercial vehicle industry.
• Experience using guillotines, saws, riveters, and oxy-acetylene equipment.

Working Environment

• Manufacturing and fabrication workshop environment.
• Required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including ear protection, safety glasses, and safety footwear in designated areas.

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday, 6.30am to 17.00pm

Work Location

Blackburn