Senior Welder Fabricator

Job Title: Senior Welder Fabricator Location: Tuxford Job Type: Full Time Department: Manufacturing Reports To: Operations Director Job Summary: Welder Fabricator – Job Description About Us – Ellis Mather Group At Ellis Mather Group, we're on a mission to source, manufacture and deliver exceptional products across a diverse range of markets. From high-performance magnetic separation equipment and precision-engineered metalwork to bespoke water features and outdoor living products, our businesses operate across a varied and growing range of industries. As the group continues to expand and develop new brands, we are looking for an experienced Welder Fabricator to join our team and play an important role in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered products. This is an opportunity to become part of a growing team, make a real contribution and play a part in shaping the future of the products we design and manufacture. The Role We are looking for a skilled Welder Fabricator with proven experience working with thin-gauge stainless steel, particularly materials in the 1mm–3mm range. The successful candidate will be confident undertaking precision fabrication and welding work, producing high-quality components and assemblies where accuracy, consistency and finish are essential. Experience working within food, pharmaceutical or other hygienic manufacturing environments is highly desirable. Experience manufacturing magnetic separation and filtration equipment would be a significant advantage. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes pride in their workmanship, has excellent attention to detail and can work independently from engineering drawings. Key Responsibilities TIG welding thin-gauge stainless steel, particularly 1.5mm material, to a consistently high standard. Fabricating stainless-steel components, assemblies and bespoke products. Working with stainless steel for food, pharmaceutical and other hygiene-critical applications. Interpreting engineering drawings, dimensions and fabrication specifications. Producing accurate, clean and consistent welds while minimising distortion. Undertaking cutting, forming, drilling, finishing and general fabrication activities. Ensuring finished products meet required dimensional, quality and surface-finish standards. Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, workshop organisation and safe working practices. Identifying fabrication issues and suggesting improvements to processes and working methods. Working closely with colleagues across the operation to meet manufacturing requirements. Experience and Skills Essential: Proven experience as a Welder Fabricator within a manufacturing or engineering environment. Strong TIG welding experience, particularly with thin-gauge stainless steel around 1.5mm. Demonstrable experience fabricating stainless-steel components and assemblies. Ability to interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings. Good understanding of distortion control, weld quality and achieving a consistent finish. Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work. Ability to work independently and manage workloads to meet production deadlines. Desirable: Experience fabricating equipment or products for the food and pharmaceutical industries. Understanding of hygienic design principles and the importance of cleanable, high-quality finishes. Experience manufacturing magnetic separation and filtration equipment. Experience working with magnetic assemblies, housings, grids, chutes, liquid filtration equipment or similar products. Experience with stainless-steel polishing and finishing. Experience with MIG welding and other fabrication processes. Personal Attributes Takes pride in the quality and standard of their workmanship. Methodical, organised and reliable. Proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems. Able to work independently and as part of a small, hands-on manufacturing team. Flexible and willing to support wider workshop activities when required. Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping. What We Offer The opportunity to work on a varied range of specialist and technically interesting products. A hands-on role within an established and growing manufacturing group. The opportunity to contribute to new product development and manufacturing improvements. A supportive working environment with opportunities to develop skills and take on greater responsibility as the business grows.