Fabricator Welder

Fabricator / Welder

📍 Location: County Durham
💰 Salary: Competitive + Overtime Available
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking an experienced Fabricator / Welder to join a growing and well-established engineering business. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual who takes pride in producing high-quality fabricated products and working from detailed engineering drawings.

The role involves the fabrication and assembly of bespoke metal components, working within a fast-paced workshop environment where quality, safety and attention to detail are paramount.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Fabricate and assemble bespoke metal components and structures.
• Measure, mark out and prepare materials accurately.
• Cut, shape and modify materials using workshop equipment and hand tools.
• Carry out MIG welding to a high standard, including tacking and full welds.
• Use power tools such as drills, grinders, polishers and riveters safely and effectively.
• Complete finishing activities including grinding, polishing and deburring.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets quality standards and customer requirements.
• Adhere to all health & safety procedures and workshop standards.
• Work independently and as part of a team to meet production deadlines.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Fabricator / Welder.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong MIG welding experience across a variety of fabrication projects.
• Experience working with sheet metal and fabricated components.
• Excellent measuring and marking-out skills.
• Strong understanding of fabrication techniques and metalworking processes.
• Good mathematical ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to work to a high standard with minimal supervision.
• Reliable, hardworking and quality focused.

Desirable

• TIG welding experience.
• Welding qualifications or coded welding experience.
• Experience within bespoke fabrication or manufacturing environments.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Stable and growing business.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to work on varied and interesting fabrication projects.

If you're a skilled Fabricator/Welder looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for more information.