Welder/Fabricator

Tandem Personnel; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Personnel seeks a MIG Welder/Fabricator for a Woodbridge-based engineering client. The role covers welding, fabrication and assembly to engineering drawings, with opportunities on larger projects.

You will contribute to sub-assembly work and ensure high-quality finished components. The ideal candidate has MIG welding experience and can follow drawings, or is keen to learn and develop skills in a small, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience with MIG welding and fabrication from engineering drawings.
• Able to produce high-quality finished products.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Perform MIG welding on a variety of materials.
• Fabricate and assemble components to specifications and drawings.
• Carry out sub-assembly work and weld components together.
• Work on larger fabricated structures and transportation ramp assemblies.
• Read and work from engineering drawings and diagrams.
• Carry out quality checks on welds and fabricated components.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and follow safety procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication

Engineering drawings

Tool use

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Our client is a well-established engineering company based in the Woodbridge area and they are looking for a MIG Welder / Fabricator to join their small and friendly team.

They are open to applications from both fully qualified/experienced welders as well as less experienced candidates with some welding or fabrication experience who are keen to develop their skills and progress within the company. The role will involve working on a variety of engineering projects, including fabrication, sub-assembly and welding work, with the opportunity to work on larger projects . The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of MIG welding and fabrication, be able to work from engineering drawings and have experience working with different materials. However, for the right person, a willingness to learn and develop is equally important.

Duties will include:

Performing MIG welding on a variety of materials

Fabricating and assembling components to specifications and technical drawings

Carrying out sub-assembly work and welding components together

Working on larger fabricated structures, including transportation ramp assemblies

Using hand tools and power tools safely and effectively

Reading and working from engineering drawings and diagrams

Carrying out quality checks on completed welds and fabricated components

Maintaining a clean and organised work area

Following health and safety procedures at all times

Working as part of a small team to meet production deadlines and maintain high standards

What we're looking for:

Either experienced Welder / Fabricator:

Experience with good MIG welding and fabrication experience. Able to work independently from engineering drawings and produce a high-quality finished product.

Newly qualified Welder / Fabricator:

Someone with some MIG welding, fabrication, engineering or workshop experience who is keen to learn and develop their skills.

£16.00 per hour for a fully qualified/experienced Welder/Fabricator

£13.00–£14.00 per hour for a less experienced/newly qualified candidate, depending on skills and experience

Working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with an early finish on Friday.

If you have some MIG welding or fabrication experience and are looking for a permanent position where you can develop your skills and become part of a small, supportive engineering team, we'd be keen to hear from you.