Welder​/Fabricator – TIG & MIG

Hourly rate/salary:£16.40 - £18.40 per hour

Location:Styne Ltd Offices, IP22 1LP

• Predominantly workshop-based role carrying out
  MIG and TIG welding and fabrication
  across mild steel, stainless steel and other materials as required.
• Fabricate and assemble a wide range of
  bespoke engineering solutions
  , including structural steelwork, frames, platforms, pipework, brackets, machinery components, guards and general fabrications.
• Interpret and work accurately from
  engineering drawings, weld symbols and technical specifications
  , ensuring all dimensions, tolerances and requirements are met.
• Carry out high-quality
  MIG welding on mild steel
  and
  TIG welding on stainless steel and other suitable materials
  , producing strong, neat and consistent welds.
• Set up, tack, assemble and finish weld fabricated components, selecting appropriate welding processes, consumables and techniques for the application.
• Carry out
  pipework and general fabrication
  , including preparation, fit-up, alignment and welding of components and assemblies.
• Measure, mark out, cut, drill, grind and prepare materials ready for fabrication.
• Carry out basic fitting and mechanical assembly where required.
• Safely operate workshop machinery including
  bandsaws, guillotines, drills, presses, grinders and other fabrication equipment
  .
• Inspect your own work to ensure high standards of workmanship, dimensional accuracy, weld quality and compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Identify and rectify fabrication or welding issues, including distortion, poor fit-up and weld defects.
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and project deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
• Work on a varied range of projects, with the ability to move between
  mild steel, stainless steel and different welding processes
  depending on project requirements.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, with particular attention to welding safety, manual handling, lifting operations and safe use of workshop equipment.
• Work closely with supervisors, engineers, project managers and other members of the workshop team to resolve fabrication challenges and improve productivity and quality.
• Maintain workshop tools and equipment, reporting any defects and ensuring equipment is kept in good working order.

• Proven experience in
  welding and fabrication
  within an engineering or fabrication workshop.
• Practical experience with
  MIG welding
  .
• Practical experience with
  TIG welding
  , ideally including stainless steel.
• Experience working with
  mild steel and stainless steel
  .
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Competent in measuring, marking out, cutting and assembling fabricated components.
• Good understanding of fabrication processes, weld preparation, fit-up and finishing.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work independently from drawings while also working effectively as part of a team.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within an engineering workshop.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Located within a commutable distance of IP22 1LP
  .
• Experience working to
  BS EN 1090
  or similar standards.
• Experience with pipework fabrication and welding.
• Experience with
  TIG welding stainless steel pipework
  .
• Experience with overhead cranes, lifting equipment or heavy fabrication.
• Ability to carry out basic fitting and mechanical assembly.
• CSCS Card.
• Welding qualifications or coding.
• Experience working within hygienic, food, pharmaceutical or similar industries.
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events
• Referral programme
• Free parking / on-site parking
• Performance bonus
• Loyalty bonus
• Overtime opportunities
• Training and development opportunities

• Monday to Friday
• 8-hour shift
• Flexibility around start/finish times where possible
• Overtime opportunities

• Successful candidates will be required to complete a practical welding and fabrication assessment as part of the recruitment process.