Job Description
Job Description:Welder/FabricatorSunderland (SR4), Tyne & WearJob Type:Full-Time (Temporary to Permanent opportunity)Purpose of the RoleTo manufacture, repair, and rebuild heavy-duty earthmoving buckets and attachments, ensuring high-quality welding and fabrication standards are consistently met.Key ResponsibilitiesCarry out MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wirePerform multi-run fillet welding on plate thicknesses (6mm200mm)Fabricate, repair, and rebuild heavy plant attachmentsUse oxy-fuel equipment for burning, gouging, and chamferingOperate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipmentWork with overhead cranes (if trained)Read and interpret engineering drawingsMaintain high health & safety standardsComplete work to tight tolerances and quality requirementsEssential RequirementsTime-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent experienceAround 2 years fabrication/welding experience (preferred)Ability to weld and fabricate independentlyExperience in heavy plant or similar industrial environmentStrong understanding of welding processesGood attention to detail and qualityDesirable RequirementsOverhead crane experience/certificationForklift licenceExperience with earthmoving equipment or attachments(Training can be provided for some areas)Skills & CompetenciesAbility to read engineering drawingsStrong practical and technical skillsGood problem-solving abilityReliable and safety-consciousAble to work both independently and in a teamWorking HoursDay Shift:MonThurs: 07:30 16:30Fri: 07:00 12:00Night Shift:MonWed: 21:00 07:30Thurs: 20:30 07:00Overtime:Weekends and additional hours availablePay & BenefitsPay Rate:Days: £15.22 per hourNights: £17.22 per hourOvertime:On-site parkingAdditional RequirementsMust be able to commute to or relocate to Sunderland (SR4)Weld test required as part of the selection processTPBN1_UKTJ