Company
Reed
Location
Leeds
Posted
5 days ago
Via
via Reed.com
Job description
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating and welding metal components to high quality standards, ensuring products are delivered on time and in full while maintaining excellent levels of workmanship and safety.
Key Responsibilities
Operate welding equipment to join metal components using MIG, MMA (Stick), and other welding processes as required.
Measure, cut, clamp, grind, drill and tack metal components in preparation for fabrication and welding activities.
Manufacture and fabricate components in accordance with engineering and mechanical drawings.
Review assembly instructions, technical drawings, specifications, and parts lists to prepare work effectively.
Gather and organise required materials, tools, parts, and sub-assemblies for production tasks.
Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality to ensure customer requirements are met.
Complete all job documentation and works order paperwork accurately and on time.
Carry out routine housekeeping duties and report equipment faults, shortages, or production issues promptly.
Operate general workshop machinery and hand tools safely and effectively.
Conduct quality inspections on completed work and support continuous improvement activities.
Beneficial Skills / Experience:
Proven fabrication and welding experience including MIG, MMA/Stick Welding, Stud Welding and Plasma Cutting.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and engineering drawings.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working collaboratively within a manufacturing or production team.
Experience operating an Amada Press Brake.
Experience working within a mechanical or electrical engineering environment.
Overhead crane, lifting and slinging experience.
Additional Details:
Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Quarterly profit share scheme.
Days only Mon – Fri (Every other Friday off)
On-site canteen facilities with refreshments provided.
Death in service benefit.
Healthcare cash plan.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging points.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Company pension scheme.
Free on-site parking.
Key Responsibilities
Operate welding equipment to join metal components using MIG, MMA (Stick), and other welding processes as required.
Measure, cut, clamp, grind, drill and tack metal components in preparation for fabrication and welding activities.
Manufacture and fabricate components in accordance with engineering and mechanical drawings.
Review assembly instructions, technical drawings, specifications, and parts lists to prepare work effectively.
Gather and organise required materials, tools, parts, and sub-assemblies for production tasks.
Maintain high standards of workmanship and product quality to ensure customer requirements are met.
Complete all job documentation and works order paperwork accurately and on time.
Carry out routine housekeeping duties and report equipment faults, shortages, or production issues promptly.
Operate general workshop machinery and hand tools safely and effectively.
Conduct quality inspections on completed work and support continuous improvement activities.
Beneficial Skills / Experience:
Proven fabrication and welding experience including MIG, MMA/Stick Welding, Stud Welding and Plasma Cutting.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and engineering drawings.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Experience working collaboratively within a manufacturing or production team.
Experience operating an Amada Press Brake.
Experience working within a mechanical or electrical engineering environment.
Overhead crane, lifting and slinging experience.
Additional Details:
Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Quarterly profit share scheme.
Days only Mon – Fri (Every other Friday off)
On-site canteen facilities with refreshments provided.
Death in service benefit.
Healthcare cash plan.
Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging points.
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
Company pension scheme.
Free on-site parking.
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