Fabricator Welder

Westwood Recruitment on the lookout for a Fabricator/Welder to join our client on a permanent basis in Loughborough. You will report into the Production Manager and support the creation of steel products in accordance with customer specifications by completing welding operations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop layouts and plan the sequence of operations.
• Apply trigonometric knowledge, accounting for thickness and welding distortion shrinkage.
• Identify and mark positions for fitting components onto the main workpiece.
• Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabrication, such as drills, grinders, and flame cutting equipment.
• Weld steel components together using electric arc-welding equipment.
• Weld to specified size and contour as indicated on layout drawings.
• Adhere to company Approved Welding Procedures, management instructions, and safe working practices.
• Maintain welding equipment, identify faults with work equipment or materials, and inform supervisors.
• Operate all necessary safety equipment and ensure correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is used at all times.
• Maintain the length of arc and speed of movement during welding to achieve the specified depth of fusion and bead.
• Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical, or overhead positions following Approved Welding Procedures.
• Inspect welds for bead size and other specifications using a welding gauge.
• Clean and degrease weld joints or workpieces using a wire brush or hand grinder.
• Remove excess weld, slag, and splatter using a hand scraper or power chipper.
• Inspect finished products to verify compliance with specifications.
• Pre-heat workpieces using a hand torch when required.
• Adjust welding to accommodate variations in metal types, sub-processes, equipment trade names, application methods, production levels, or custom requirements.
• Sign off on fabrication drawings upon completion of assembly.

Role Requirements

• 2 year minimum in fabrication and welding experience required
• Experience with Heavy Steel is essential
• Can understand, read and interpret technical drawings
• Possess relevant qualifications and training to meet coded welding standards is preferred but not essential

Benefits

• 14.37ph which rises to 14.87 upon completion of 3 month probation
• Overtime is readily available at time and a half and double time
• Pension Scheme