Weld Fabricator in Gosport

Weld Fabricator in Gosport

Gosport Full-Time On-site
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We are seeking an experienced Weld Fabricator with strong TIG and MIG welding expertise to join its highly skilled production team. This is an excellent long-term opportunity to work within a high-precision defence manufacturing environment, producing complex, safety-critical components to exacting quality standards.

The successful candidate will be responsible for precision welding and fabrication across a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials. Working from engineering drawings and routings, you will ensure all work meets specified tolerances and quality requirements while following established inspection and manufacturing processes.

Key Duties

  • Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
  • Manufacture precision defence components to tight tolerances
  • Work to engineering drawings, specifications, and ISO standards
  • Carry out fabrication, finishing, and preparation activities using grinders, linishers, and hand tools
  • Follow defined routing and inspection processes to ensure compliance
  • Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and traceability
  • Sign off completed work using an individual quality β€œstamp”
  • Contribute proactively to continuous improvement and problem-solving within the team

Skills/Qualifications

  • Proven TIG welding experience within Defence, Aerospace, Motorsport, or Nuclear environments
  • Strong background in aluminium welding to ISO or equivalent standards
  • Experience working in fabrication and precision manufacturing environments
  • Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
  • High attention to detail with a strong quality-focused mindset
  • Experience using grinders, linishers, and general fabrication hand tools
  • Familiarity with routing, inspection, and quality assurance processes
  • Team-oriented approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness and capability to maintain a personal quality stamp

Additional Information

SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.
UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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Contact Details:

STS Defence Ltd Recruitment Team