MIG Fab Welder

MIG Structural Welder

Job Title: MIG FAB Welder Employment Type: Full-time Industry: Structural Steel / Fabrication / Construction

Job Purpose: To carry out MIG welding and fabrication of structural steel components in accordance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

MIG/MAG weld structural steel components using approved welding procedures. Read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, and fabrication specifications. Set up welding machines, select appropriate wire, gas, voltage, and amperage. Weld in various positions and on different steel thicknesses. Carry out tack welding, fillet welds, butt welds, and other structural welds as required. Prepare, clean, grind, and inspect materials before and after welding. Check dimensions, alignment, weld quality, and finished components against drawings. Identify and rectify welding defects where required. Operate workshop equipment safely, including grinders, saws, drills, and fabrication tools. Maintain a clean and safe working area. Follow company, site, and statutory health & safety procedures. Essential Requirements:

Proven experience in MIG/MAG structural welding. Ability to read and work from technical/engineering drawings. Good understanding of welding parameters and consumables. Experience working with carbon/structural steel. Ability to produce consistent, high-quality welds. Good understanding of workshop and welding safety. Relevant welding qualifications/certification where required.

Desirable

Structural steel fabrication experience. Experience working to EN/ISO welding standards. Relevant coded welding qualifications. CSCS/site experience if working on construction sites. Ability to use overhead cranes and fabrication equipment. Personal Attributes:

Reliable and punctual. Strong attention to detail. Quality-conscious and safety-focused. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Physically capable of working in a fabrication environment. Typical Pay/Hours: £17ph - 07:00 - 16:00, 12:00 Friday