Fabrication Welder

Fabrication / Welder

Location: Birmingham

Salary: Competitive

Our client is a well-established and expanding manufacturing company based in Birmingham and due to their current projected growth, they are now looking to recruit for the position of Fabrication / Welder.

The successful applicant will be based at the production facility in Birmingham city centre.

The Role

Reporting to the Production Manager as part of the Fabrication / Welder team, your responsibilities will be preparation and welding of mild steel, Aluminium, Stainless steel, thicknesses of material will range from 1mm - 10mm.

Your duties will include but not be limited to the following;

• Fabrication of Mild steel, Stainless-steel & Aluminium components as required ensuring that the highest standards in finish and tolerances, in accordance with information supplied, are achieved using sound “trade” methods.
• Must hold the following accreditations, BS EN ISO 15614 -1 & BS EN ISO 15614. - 2 and approved to weld Butt, Fillet and plug.
• Weld components and framework using a TIG & MIG welding processes.
• Position align and fit parts according to specifications.
• Grind, sand, polish and detail fabrications to required finish using hand and power tools to a high standard.
• Measure and examine completed work to verify conformance to specifications.
• All Fabrications tasks are to be completed in the agreed (quoted) time frames or better.
• Operation of manual machine tools, as part of the fabrication process when required.
• Machines to be kept in a tidy and well-maintained manner, which would require maintenance be undertaken from time to time.
• Ensure that the supply of consumables, i.e. gas, welding wire etc. does not run which could affect the job.
• Work with the Manager to ensure adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Maintains tools, gauges and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
• Display flexibility to work in other departments and overtime as necessary to assist the company in meeting production goals.
• Liaise with design team and give input into new designs.
• Complete administrative tasks as required.
• Work from drawing without supervision.
• Report drawing errors.

Skills and Experience

• Proven knowledge and experience of Industrial Fabrication.
• Significant Industry exposure.
• BS EN ISO 15614 -1 & BS EN ISO 15614. - 2 accreditation (in date)
• Knowledge of metal finishing techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings, weld procedures and work instructions.
• Ability to recognise welding symbols and specifications.
• Be customer and results focused, have integrity, and be a proven team-player.

Benefits

• Competitive salary + Over time (when required)
• 25 Days holiday; a combination of floating days and compulsory factory shutdown over Christmas period.
• All bank holidays

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate in applying.