Fabricator/Welder in York

Job Description

Fabricator Welder (MIG / TIG / FCAW)

Location: Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Flexitime Available | Overtime at Enhanced Rates | Excellent Benefits

Castle Employment Group is recruiting an experienced Fabricator Welder to join a well-established, global engineering and manufacturing business based in Kirkbymoorside.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled manufacturing team, working on technically complex, precision-engineered components used in specialist equipment operating in demanding environments.

The company offers a supportive working environment, excellent benefits and the opportunity to develop your welding skills across a range of materials and processes.

The Role

As a Fabricator Welder, you will be responsible for preparing, fabricating and welding specialist engineering components to high-quality standards.

Working from detailed engineering drawings, you will use a variety of welding techniques and materials to manufacture components to precise specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out TIG, Flux Core MAG (FCAW) and general welding on specialist engineering components.

• Reading and interpreting technical engineering and fabrication drawings.

• Preparing, measuring, positioning and fitting components prior to welding.

• Welding a range of materials including stainless steel, aluminium, carbon steel and specialist alloys.

• Working to approved welding procedures and recognised quality standards.

• Ensuring dimensional accuracy, weld quality and correct component fit-up.

• Carrying out grinding, fettling and finishing operations.

• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and quality throughout the manufacturing process.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a skilled Fabricator Welder who takes pride in producing high-quality work and is confident working on technically demanding engineering projects.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a welding and fabrication environment.

• Practical experience with TIG and Flux Core MAG welding processes.

• Experience welding stainless steel and aluminium.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.

• Good understanding of weld preparation, fabrication techniques and component fit-up.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience welding Duplex, Super Duplex or specialist alloys.

• Previous experience within precision engineering, heavy engineering or specialist manufacturing.

• Relevant engineering or fabrication apprenticeship.

• Knowledge of ASME IX or BS EN ISO welding standards.

• Additional welding or workshop certifications.

Please note: A practical welding assessment will form part of the interview process.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

• Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm

• 37 hours per week

• Flexitime available

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position within an established global engineering business.

• Overtime paid at time and a half Monday to Saturday.

• Double time for Sunday overtime.

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.

• 5% salary sacrifice pension scheme, matched by the employer.

• Private healthcare.

• Life assurance at twice your basic annual salary.

• Flexible working hours.

• Opportunity to work on specialist, high-quality engineering projects.

• Further development through company-specific welding qualifications and procedures.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Fabricator Welder looking for a permanent opportunity within a specialist engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Castle Employment Group for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.