Stainless Steel Fabricator / TIG Welder

Skilled Stainless Steel Fabricator / TIG Welder

Department: Metal Fabrication Location: Newhaven, East Sussex Employment: Full-time, Permanent Working Hours: 39 hours per week Salary: £32,448-£36,504 depending on experience

General Description

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Stainless Steel Fabricator / TIG Welder to join our manufacturing team in Newhaven.

The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality stainless-steel components and finished equipment, working from engineering drawings through fabrication, welding, assembly and final polishing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Manufacture precision stainless steel components and assemblies from engineering drawings and specifications. Carry out sheet metal fabrication, including measuring, marking out, cutting, bending, forming and assembling. Undertake high-quality TIG welding, predominantly on stainless steel. Carry out grinding, dressing, finishing and high-grade polishing to meet the required product specification. Operate workshop machinery, including guillotines, press brakes, saws, rollers, grinders and other fabrication equipment. Ensure dimensional accuracy and high standards of workmanship throughout manufacturing. Work independently on complete products or collaboratively with colleagues on larger projects. Identify and resolve practical manufacturing issues, liaising with engineering and production management where necessary. Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment. Carry out quality checks on completed work and ensure products meet Felcon's manufacturing standards. Support other production departments and occasional site installation work where reasonably required.Skills and Experience Required

Essential

Proven experience in stainless steel sheet metal fabrication. Competent TIG welding skills, particularly with stainless steel. Experience in high-grade stainless steel polishing and finishing. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience operating fabrication machinery and workshop equipment. Good understanding of dimensional tolerances and precision manufacturing. Ability to work independently and maintain consistent quality. Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.Desirable

Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in metal fabrication or welding. Experience manufacturing equipment for healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory or cleanroom environments. Experience working with thin-gauge stainless steel. Experience with bespoke manufacturing rather than solely repetitive production. Additional fitting or mechanical assembly skills.Apply Today!

If you have experience in a production, manufacturing, assembly, or factory environment and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

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