We are seeking a skilled and experienced Welder/Fabricator to join our client's team in Hampshire.
Our client is a leading manufacturer of industrial parts for the heavy equipment market, so while having welding certifications is preferred, we are also open to considering time-served professionals with significant hands-on experience working with heavy equipment, vehicles, or structural components.
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE
Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 15:00
Holidays: 25 days + Bank holidays
Key Responsibilities:
- Fabricating and welding stainless steel components, primarily using 304 stainless steel in pipe, tube, and sheet form.
- Proficient in TIG and MIG welding techniques, including manual and semi-automated methods, with back purging where required.
- Forming and welding stainless steel coils and tubes, ensuring correct sequencing for connection to manifolds.
- General fabrication tasks, including rolling and forming cylinder shapes, component assembly, and preparation for welding.
- Working with precision-cut and pre-formed parts for ease of assembly.
- Reading and interpreting assembly instructions and technical drawings, ensuring accuracy and proper material availability.
- Using various electrical and manual tools, cutting, joining, and shaping materials with attention to detail.
- Following safety standards and using protective equipment where necessary.
Key Skills and Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Welder/Fabricator, ideally with experience in heavy equipment or industrial manufacturing.
- Strong technical knowledge and hands-on proficiency in MIG and TIG welding, including experience with stainless steel.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and documents.
- Experience using various fabrication and welding equipment and tools.
- High attention to detail and a methodical, problem-solving approach.
- Strong manual dexterity and the ability to work with precision.
- Good level of fitness and resilience to handle physical tasks.
- Understanding of safety standards and willingness to wear protective clothing.
- Experience in tasks such as fitting, setting, installing, cutting, welding, and general fabrication.
If you're an experienced Welder/Fabricator with a passion for quality and precision, and you enjoy working on large-scale industrial projects, we'd love to hear from you.