Welder Fabricator

Welder Fabricator 

Location: Chester

Shift Pattern: Days 6:45am-4:15pm Mon-Thurs (36 hour working week)

Salary: £35,773 + Pension + Overtime
Reference: JO7304/PW
 

The Company

An excellent opportunity has arisen with one of the Europe’s leading manufacturers of construction based products. The company is extremely well established with over 300 years of manufacturing experience and has a global reputation which is second to none in their marketplace. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to recruit an experienced multi skilled maintenance engineer.

Job Purpose

Looking for a skilled Welder Fabricator with experience in welding steel products to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in welding various steels (e.g., mild, stainless) and a strong interest in expanding their skills to include welding lead products. This role requires a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to safety protocols, particularly when working with new materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Welding and Fabrication:
  • Perform welding and fabrication of steel products (mild steel, stainless steel, etc.) using MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
  • Work closely with senior welders and management to develop skills in welding lead and other specialized materials.
  • Cut, shape, and assemble metal components based on engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Ensure all welds on steel products meet high standards of quality and precision.
• Training and Development:
  • Undertake training on welding lead products, learning safety protocols and techniques required for working with lead.
  • Collaborate with the team and attend training sessions to continuously improve skills in welding different materials.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and welding symbols for steel fabrication.
  • Operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment, ensuring tools and machinery are used safely and efficiently.
  • Perform quality checks on completed welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.

• Team Collaboration:
  • Support the production team by working closely with engineers and other welders to meet project deadlines.
  • Share knowledge of steel welding techniques with less experienced colleagues and be open to learning new methods from others.
  • Contribute to process improvements and suggest ways to optimize fabrication processes.
• Health and Safety:
  • Follow health and safety regulations, especially while learning to work with hazardous materials like lead.
  • Ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all tasks and comply with company safety standards.
  • Participate in training focused on safe handling of lead products.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• NVQ Level 3 in Welding, Fabrication, or a related field.
• Proven experience in welding steel, including mild steel and stainless steel.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Willingness to learn welding techniques for lead products, including safety protocols for working with hazardous materials.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to work precisely.

If you are interested in this role, please send a copy of your current CV using the details provided, interviews will be held locally, and the company is looking to recruit this role as soon as possible.

ETS Consulting Ltd – Recruitment specialists with specific areas of expertise in the Manufacturing, Technical, Engineering and Sales markets.

ETS Consulting Limited act as an employment business and employment agency and are registered in England and Wales as ETS Consulting Limited, registered no (phone number removed). Registered office address 7 Stamford Square, Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, United Kingdom, OL6 6QU. 

If one of our consultants contacts you in relation to this role, please be aware that as part of our registration process you will be required to provide ETS Consulting with proof of your identity along with proof of your eligibility to work in the United Kingdom.