Welder

Welder

Location:

Birmingham

Salary:
Competitive + Over time (when required)

Vacancy Type:
Permanent , Full time, 37 hours per week

McGeoch Technology Ltd. is a well‑established and expanding manufacturing company based in Birmingham and due to their current projected growth, we are now looking to recruit for the position of Fabrication / Welder.

The successful applicant will be based at our client's production facility in Birmingham city centre.

Reporting to the Production Manager as part of the Fabrication / Welder team, your responsibilities will include preparation and welding of mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel. Thicknesses of material will range from 1mm to 10mm.

• Fabrication of mild steel, stainless‑steel & aluminium components as required ensuring that the highest standards in finish and tolerances, in accordance with information supplied, are achieved using sound "trade" methods.
• 2 and approved to weld butt, fillet and plug.
• Weld components and framework using a TIG & MIG welding processes.
• Position align and fit parts according to specifications.
• Grind, sand, polish and detail fabrications to required finish using hand and power tools to a high standard.
• Measure and examine completed work to verify conformance to specifications.
• All fabrication tasks are to be completed in the agreed (quoted) time frames or better.
• Operation of manual machine tools, as part of the fabrication process when required.
• Maintain machines in a tidy and well‑maintained manner, undertaking maintenance as required.
• Ensure that the supply of consumables, i.e. gas, welding wire, etc., does not run out which could affect the job.
• Work with the Manager to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Maintain tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Display flexibility to work in other departments and overtime as necessary to assist the company in meeting production goals.
• Liaise with the design team and give input into new designs.
• Complete administrative tasks as required.
• Work from drawings without supervision.
• Report drawing errors.

• Proven knowledge and experience of industrial fabrication.
• Significant industry exposure.
• 2 accreditations (in date).
• Knowledge of metal finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, weld procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to recognise welding symbols and specifications.
• Customer and results focused, have integrity, and be a proven team‑player.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate, please apply.