Heavy Gauge Fabricator / Plater (Coded MIG Welder)
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £16.00 per hour
⏱ Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after 37 hours
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00
Friday: 07:30 – 12:30
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for an experienced Heavy Gauge Fabricator / Plater to join a well-established, ISO-certified engineering facility specialising in large-scale, high-integrity fabrications.
This role is suited to fabricators experienced in heavy plate work and structural steel assemblies, working on projects for demanding industries including nuclear, subsea, oil & gas, mining, and power generation.
You will be working on substantial fabrications with material thicknesses ranging from 20mm up to 200mm.
Key Responsibilities
Coded MIG welding in accordance with BS EN ISO 15614 standards
Maintain certification to BS EN ISO 9606-1 (or be eligible for coding)
Fabrication and plating of heavy carbon steel components (up to 200mm thick)
Multi-run welding, back gouging, and full penetration welds
Reading and interpreting detailed engineering drawings
Fabricating structural assemblies including beams, columns, channels, box sections, and heavy plate structures
Safe operation of overhead cranes and heavy lifting equipment
Ensuring welds meet contract-specific NDT requirements (MPI, UT, DPI as required)
Working to tight tolerances in a quality-driven environment
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in heavy gauge fabrication and plating
Strong background in multi-pass MIG welding on thick section plate
Coded welder (or capable of passing weld test immediately)
Experience working with large fabrications and structural steel
Competent with cranes, slinging, and heavy material handling
Understanding of NDT and high-integrity weld requirements
Strong health & safety awareness
What’s On Offer
£16.00 per hour
Overtime paid at 1.5x after 37 hours
Early Friday finishes
Pension scheme and holiday entitlement
Ongoing support with welding certification
Long-term, stable work within a specialist heavy engineering environment