Sheet Metal Welder / Fabricator

ROLE

• Welder Fabricator candidates must be able to read engineering drawings, understand tolerances, bend allowances, and be experienced in fabrication and sheet metal machinery.
• Duties include welding and fabrication in stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel material (1.0mm – 12mm thickness), including pipework.
• Ability to make assembly weld fixtures.
• MIG welding both sub and main assemblies, either on a fabrication jig or freehand.
• Sanding or grinding components or assemblies to achieve the stated dimensions and finish.

Requirements

• The role requires manual lifting, so applicants should be fit and able.
• Actively seek opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Significant experience with thin gauge TIG and MIG welding.
• Sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to fabricate stainless steel, aluminium, and mild steel.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• City & Guilds qualifications in welding and fabrication, or an apprenticeship in engineering, would be an advantage.

In return we offer

• 25 days leave plus statutory holidays per year.
• 37.5 hour working week.
• £14.50–£20.50 per hour depending on experience.
• Regular overtime at 1.5x rate.
• Bonus scheme.
• Modern machinery in a bespoke building.
• Sick pay scheme.