Fabricator​/Welder

Location: Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Flexitime Available | Overtime at Enhanced Rates | Excellent Benefits

Castle Employment Group is recruiting an experienced Fabricator Welder to join a well-established, global engineering and manufacturing business based in Kirkbymoorside.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled manufacturing team, working on technically complex, precision-engineered components used in specialist equipment operating in demanding environments.

The company offers a supportive working environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your welding skills across a range of materials and processes.

As a Fabricator Welder, you will be responsible for preparing, fabricating and welding specialist engineering components to high-quality standards.

Working from detailed engineering drawings, you will use a variety of welding techniques and materials to manufacture components to precise specifications.

• Carrying out TIG, Flux Core MAG (FCAW) and general welding on specialist engineering components.
• Reading and interpreting technical engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Preparing, measuring, positioning and fitting components prior to welding.
• Welding a range of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel and specialist alloys.
• Working to approved welding procedures and recognised quality standards.
• Ensuring dimensional accuracy, weld quality and correct component fit-up.
• Carrying out grinding, fettling and finishing operations.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.

We are looking for a skilled Fabricator Welder who takes pride in producing high-quality work and is confident working on technically demanding engineering projects.

• Previous experience in a welding and fabrication environment.
• Practical experience with TIG and Flux Core MAG welding processes.
• Experience welding stainless steel and aluminium.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Good understanding of weld preparation, fabrication techniques and component fit-up.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Experience welding Duplex, Super Duplex or specialist alloys.
• Previous experience within precision engineering, heavy engineering or specialist manufacturing.
• Relevant engineering or fabrication apprenticeship.
• Knowledge of ASME IX or BS EN ISO welding standards.
• Additional welding or workshop certifications.

Please note:

A practical welding assessment will form part of the interview process.

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
• 37 hours per week
• Flexitime available

• Permanent position within an established global engineering business.
• Overtime paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday.
• Double time for Sunday overtime.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 5% salary sacrifice pension scheme, matched by the employer.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance at twice your basic annual salary.
• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work on specialist, high-quality engineering projects.
• Further development through company-specific welding qualifications and procedures.

Interested? If you're an experienced Fabricator Welder looking for a permanent opportunity within a specialist engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.