The successful candidate will be responsible for high-quality welding and fabrication of steel components, with a particular focus on full-penetration butt welds using the MAG welding process.
This position is ideally suited to a skilled welder with experience in heavy engineering, structural steelwork or general steel fabrication who can work independently and consistently produce high-standard welds.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out MIG and MAG welding on mild steel and carbon steel components.
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Perform full-penetration butt welds using the MAG welding process.
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Complete multi-run, fillet and butt welds to the required specifications.
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Fabricate and assemble steel components from engineering drawings.
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Prepare materials and joints for welding, including grinding, cutting and weld preparation.
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Maintain high standards of weld quality, accuracy and consistency.
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Inspect completed welds and identify potential defects.
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Operate workshop fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.
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Work independently and alongside other experienced fabricators and welders.
Essential Requirements
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Proven experience in MIG / MAG welding.
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Ability to carry out full-penetration butt welds using MAG welding.
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Previous experience in steel fabrication or a similar engineering environment.
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Confident completing multi-run and fillet welds.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Good understanding of weld preparation and fabrication techniques.
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Ability to work independently while maintaining high quality standards.
Desirable Experience
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Heavy steel fabrication or structural steelwork.
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Welding thicker steel sections and plate.
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Coded welding qualifications or previous welding test experience.
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Experience working to high-quality engineering standards.
TIG welding and pipework experience are not required for this position.
Additional Information
Candidates should be prepared to undertake a practical welding test to demonstrate their MIG / MAG welding ability, particularly full-penetration butt welding.
Candidates attending a welding test will need appropriate safety boots and a welding screen.
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If you are an experienced MIG / MAG Welder Fabricator looking for an opportunity within an established engineering company, we would like to hear from you
Salary description
£18.00 - £22.00 per hour