Fabricator / Welder
Location: Kidderminster
Salary: ~£28,000 - £35,000
Hours: 39 hours
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Company
Our client is a well-established engineering and manufacturing business specialising in the production of bespoke tanks, conveyors and fabricated components. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join their skilled workshop team.
The Role
As a Fabricator/Welder, you will be responsible for interpreting technical drawings and producing high-quality fabricated assemblies, including tanks, frames and conveyor units. This is a hands‑on role requiring strong MIG welding experience, excellent attention to detail, and confidence using a wide range of workshop machinery and hand tools.
You will work as part of a supportive team in a busy fabrication environment, ensuring all work meets required quality, accuracy and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
* Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings
* Fabricate tanks, conveyors and various metal components to precise specifications
* Perform MIG welding on mild steel (typically 3mm - 10mm thickness)
* Carry out metal finishing including grinding, linishing and deburring
* Use a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively
* Operate workshop machinery including:
o Guillotine
o Folders
o Rollers
o Drills
* Ensure all work is completed to a high standard of accuracy and workmanship
* Maintain a clean and safe working environment
* Follow company procedures and health & safety guidelines at all times
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
* Proven MIG welding experience (3mm-10mm mild steel)
* Ability to confidently read and work from technical/engineering drawings
* Strong fabrication skills, including cutting, bending, tacking and assembling
* Experience using hand tools (grinders, linishers, drills, etc.)
* Competent operating fabrication machinery (guillotines, folders, rollers)
* Excellent attention to detail and quality of finish
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
* Experience fabricating conveyors or tanks
* Additional welding skills (TIG, stick, etc.)
* Experience in a manufacturing or production workshop environment
Why Apply?
* Established, supportive engineering team
* Varied fabrication work with opportunities to develop skills
* Stable and growing business
* Competitive salary and benefits package
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