MIG Fabricator Welder

Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced

MIG Fabricator Welder
to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the

Walsall area.

. Fabricate heavy structural steelwork using mild steel to engineering drawings and project specifications.

. Read and accurately interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication drawings and welding symbols.

. Measure, mark out, cut, drill and prepare steel sections ready for fabrication.

. Work with heavy steelwork including beams, columns, channels, box sections and structural plate.

. Accurately position, align and tack components before completing fabrication.

. Carry out MIG/MAG welding of structural steel components to the required standard.

. Use fabrication equipment including burners, grinders, drills and magnetic drills.

. Check dimensions, levels, angles and alignment throughout the fabrication process.

. Work to tight tolerances and ensure completed fabrications meet drawing specifications.

. Use overhead cranes and other lifting equipment to safely manoeuvre heavy steelwork.

. Carry out weld dressing, grinding and finishing where required.

. Maintain a high standard of workmanship while working to production deadlines.

. Follow all relevant health & safety and quality procedures when working with heavy steel.

• Proven experience as a Plater/Fabricator within a heavy structural steel environment.
• Strong experience fabricating mild steel and heavy structural steelwork.
• Must be confident reading and interpreting structural engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience accurately marking out, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling structural steelwork.
• Strong MIG/MAG welding experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working with heavy beams, columns, plate, channels and box sections.
• Good understanding of dimensions, tolerances, angles and fabrication requirements.
• Experience using overhead cranes and heavy lifting equipment safely.
• Coded welding certificates are preferred, although candidates without current codes may be considered as coding can be provided.
• Able to work independently from drawings with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of workmanship.
• Previous experience within heavy structural steel, fabrication or engineering is essential.

Monday to Friday - 07:30AM - 16:30PM