Mig Welder

We are currently recruiting for a MIG Welder to join one of our clients on a temporary to permanent contract based in Bolton.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MIG Welder with strong fabrication skills to support a busy workshop during a peak period. The role will involve a mixture of MIG welding and fabrication work within a fast paced manufacturing environment, producing bespoke metal components to a high standard. TIG welding experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Hours:  37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00.  Weekend overtime may also be available and is paid at enhanced overtime rates.

Responsibilities:

• Carrying out MIG welding on a range of fabricated products and components.
• Working with materials including Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, Structural Steel, and Aluminium.
• Completing fabrication and assembly work using engineering drawings and measurements.
• Preparing materials through cutting, grinding, and fitting processes before welding.
• Using workshop machinery, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively.
• Supporting production targets while maintaining high fabrication standards.
• Carrying out quality inspections on completed work to ensure accuracy and finish.
• Assisting the wider workshop team with general fabrication duties as required.
• Maintaining a safe and organised working area at all times

Mig Welder Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience working as a MIG Welder within a fabrication, Engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong fabrication skills with the ability to produce accurate work to specification.
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings.
• TIG welding experience would be beneficial although not essential.
• Good level of numeracy for measurements, dimensions, and basic calculations.
• Experience using fabrication equipment and general workshop machinery.
• High attention to detail with strong quality checking abilities.
• Reliable and hardworking attitude with a good understanding of workshop safety procedures.

This MIG Welder vacancy is being advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, operating as an employment business and acting as an employment agency. Please apply with your up to date CV and ask for Shelley in the office.