Welder Fabricator

Welder Fabricator

Location:

Chester

Shift Pattern:
Days 6:45am-4:15pm Mon‑Thurs (36 hour working week)

Salary: £35,773 + Pension + Overtime

Reference: JO7304/PW

Looking for a skilled Welder Fabricator with experience in welding steel products to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in welding various steels (e.g., mild, stainless) and a strong interest in expanding their skills to include welding lead products. This role requires a commitment to maintaining high‑quality standards and adherence to safety protocols, particularly when working with new materials.

• Welding and Fabrication:
  • Perform welding and fabrication of steel products (mild steel, stainless steel, etc.) using MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
  • Work closely with senior welders and management to develop skills in welding lead and other specialized materials.
  • Cut, shape, and assemble metal components based on engineering drawings and specifications.
  • Ensure all welds on steel products meet high standards of quality and precision.
• Training and Development:
  • Undertake training on welding lead products, learning safety protocols and techniques required for working with lead.
  • Collaborate with the team and attend training sessions to continuously improve skills in welding different materials.
• Technical Expertise:
  • Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and welding symbols for steel fabrication.
  • Operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment, ensuring tools and machinery are used safely and efficiently.
  • Perform quality checks on completed welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  • Support the production team by working closely with engineers and other welders to meet project deadlines.
  • Share knowledge of steel welding techniques with less experienced colleagues and be open to learning new methods from others.
  • Contribute to process improvements and suggest ways to optimize fabrication processes.
• Health and Safety:
  • Follow health and safety regulations, especially while learning to work with hazardous materials like lead.
  • Ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all tasks and comply with company safety standards.
  • Participate in training focused on safe handling of lead products.

• NVQ Level 3 in Welding, Fabrication, or a related field.
• Proven experience in welding steel, including mild steel and stainless steel.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high‑quality work.
• Willingness to learn welding techniques for lead products, including safety protocols for working with hazardous materials.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to work precisely.