Welder / Fabricator

Role: Welder / Fabricator 
Shift: Monday – Wednesday: 02:15pm – 12:30am
          Thursday: 02:15pm – 12:00am
Extended Weekend  
Location: Bradford
Salary: Up to £ 43,858
 
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Assembly Fabricator/Welder to join our production team, working on the manufacture of high-quality technical assemblies. You will be responsible for welding, fabricating, and assembling components to precise engineering specifications, ensuring all work meets dimensional and quality standards. The role involves supporting the full assembly process, from preparation and welding to final inspection, while adhering to safe working practices and production schedules.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Identify and gather the correct parts required for assembly operations (Op 10 / Op 20).
• Inspect components to ensure they match the bill of materials and are free from defects.
• Prepare parts according to works orders and engineering drawings for welding or assembly.
• Set up welding equipment (MIG and basic TIG) to correct parameters, including amps, volts, wire speed, and gas.
• Weld and fabricate components, ensuring welds meet specifications and drawing requirements.
• Operate rolling and swaging machinery as required (upon successful completion of training).
• Use hand tools to polish steel surfaces and finish parts according to instructions.
• Cut materials using gas, plasma, and cutting discs as needed.
• Assemble components, ranging from small parts to larger machine sections.
• Assemble basic pipework, including pneumatic and general pipework.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure assemblies meet dimensional tolerances.
• Identify, tag, and store completed assemblies in the correct locations.
• Safely move parts, using appropriate lifting tools and overhead cranes.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace around machinery and tools.
• Monitor workflow to ensure production schedules are met.
• Follow safe systems of work, SOPs, and all relevant health & safety procedures.
• Support wider fabrication and assembly tasks as needed.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience working as a fabricator, including apprenticeship.
• Plate Welder Apprenticeship Level 3 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Engineering (or equivalent).
• Skilled in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experienced in using hand tools (grinders, drills, die grinder, hexsert gun, monobolt gun, air tools, stud gun); training provided if required.
• Experience handling large fabrications is desirable.
• Knowledge of welding symbols, processes, and quality standards.
• Understanding of health & safety policies, procedures, and safe working practices.
• Exposure to job cards is desirable.

 
Personal Skills

• High attention to detail and excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Able to meet deadlines and work effectively within production schedules.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to follow procedures, safe systems of work, and quality standards.
• Comfortable working at height and in confined spaces.