Job Title: Welder Location: Braintree Salary:£14-£17p/h You will join a specialist manufacturer, producing metal structures, parts & formwork systems for stairs, balconies, balustrades and related architectural / structural components. Your work will be key to ensuring the high quality and integrity of welded assemblies used both off-site and on-site. The role involves working with various metal materials, reading fabrication drawings, following welding procedures, and supporting a lean, efficient production process. Key Responsibilities Perform manual and semi-automatic welding operations (e.g. MIG, MAG, TIG, MMA &/or Flux Core) to join metal components in accordance with drawing specifications and welding procedures. Fabricate, assemble, and finish metal work (stair frames, balconies, balustrades, socket connections etc.) ensuring dimensional accuracy and weld quality. Read, interpret and work from technical drawings, templates, jigs and specifications. Carry out pre- and post-weld inspections; monitor weld quality, check for defects (cracks, porosity, etc.), and perform weld repairs as needed. Operate workshop machinery and tools safely (grinders, plasma cutters, saws, etc.). Maintain and care for welding equipment, keep work area clean and organised. Collaborate with fabrication, quality control, and installation teams to ensure welded parts meet structural and aesthetic requirements. Meet producti...