Fabricator/Welder MIG

We are looking for an experienced Fabricator/Welder to join a great team in an established family-owned business in Leeds. Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology.

The Role:

• You will operate welding machines to fuse metal segments together using MIG or other processes.
• Measuring, cutting, clamping, grinding, drilling, or tacking metal pieces before welding.
• You will be required to fabricate parts following mechanical drawings.
• You will prepare work to be accomplished by studying assembly instructions, blueprint specifications, and parts lists, gathering parts, subassemblies, tools and materials.
• You will be expected to maintain the highest level of workmanship standards and product quality ensuring products are produced and delivered OTIF to the customers' requirements.
• You will check and complete all paperwork associated with the works order.
• Performance of area housekeeping activities, including the prompt reporting of problems, shortages or equipment breakdowns.
• You may be required to visit customer sites throughout the UK.
• Using general workshop machinery and hand tools related to the role.
• Quality inspection of colleagues' output.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• Fabrication/welding- MIG, MMA/Stick Welding, Stud Welding and Plasma Cutting - essential.
• Preferable to have experience using the Armarda Press Brake.
• Hands-on experience of working within a mechanical/electrical engineering environment - desirable.
• The ability to understand mechanical drawings - essential.
• Overhead crane/lifting slinging experience - desirable.
• FLT Counterbalance - desirable.
• Have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of working collaboratively with other operations personnel.
• Experience of working within a continuous improvement environment - desirable.
• Full driving licence - essential.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.

Salary and benefits:

• Salary negotiable.
• 25 days holiday per year plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company Profit Share Scheme (paid quarterly).
• Nine-day fortnight (37.5 hrs) plus two daily paid breaks.
• Superb canteen facility with tea, coffee and milk provided.
• 3 x salary death in service.
• Healthcare cash plan scheme.
• Salary sacrifice EV scheme and on-site electric charging points.
• 4 weeks full pay paternity/maternity leave.
• Pension.
• Parking on site.

Benefits:

• Free parking.
• On-site parking.

Work Location: In person.