MIG / MAG Welder Fabricator in Lees, Borough of Oldham

We are recruiting for an experienced MIG / MAG Welder Fabricator to join an established engineering and fabrication company based in Oldham.

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

• Carry out MIG and MAG welding on mild steel and carbon steel components.

• Perform full-penetration butt welds using the MAG welding process.

• Complete multi-run, fillet and butt welds to the required specifications.

• Fabricate and assemble steel components from engineering drawings.

• Prepare materials and joints for welding, including grinding, cutting and weld preparation.

• Maintain high standards of weld quality, accuracy and consistency.

• Inspect completed welds and identify potential defects.

• Operate workshop fabrication equipment safely and efficiently.

• Work independently and alongside other experienced fabricators and welders.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in MIG / MAG welding.

• Ability to carry out full-penetration butt welds using MAG welding.

• Previous experience in steel fabrication or a similar engineering environment.

• Confident completing multi-run and fillet welds.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Good understanding of weld preparation and fabrication techniques.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining high quality standards.

Desirable Experience

• Heavy steel fabrication or structural steelwork.

• Welding thicker steel sections and plate.

• Coded welding qualifications or previous welding test experience.

• 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.

Apply Now

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.