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