Fabricator Welder

About Us

We’re a specialist recruitment partner working with a leading manufacturer who are currently looking experienced fabricator welders. Our client delivers a range of products for the construction industry varying from large scale pipe fabrication to plant room equipment for leading industry clients. They pride themselves on technical quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Overview

We are seeking experienced Fabricator Welders to join the fabrication shop. You will produce heavy-gauge steel components and assemblies from drawings and welding procedures, working closely with fitters, welders, grinders, QA and production leads to meet safety, quality and schedule targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, GA drawings, weld symbols and material lists
• Lay out, cut, level and prepare heavy-gauge plate and structural sections
• Work with jigs/fixtures, heavy lifting equipment (overhead cranes, chains, slings) and align assemblies for welding
• Carry out dimensional checks, straightening and grinding to finished tolerances
• Perform basic assembly fabrication: drilling, bolting, tack-assembly and temporary/ permanent joins
• Collaborate with QA to ensure weld/inspection requirements (NDT, visual inspection) are met
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow site safety procedures and PPE rules
• Record time/materials and report progress to the production lead

Skills & Experience (Essential)

• Proven experience fabricating heavy-gauge Mig (Tig is desirable)
• Competent reading of technical drawings and welding symbols
• Skilled in plate fitting, jigging and structural assembly
• Ability to use fabrication tools: oxy/acetylene, plasma/oxy-fuel cutting, grinders, drills, bevelers
• Experience with overhead cranes and safe lifting practices