Job Title: Welder Fabricator
Location: Newcastle
Hourly Rate: Up to £18.14 per hour
Shifts: Days
Benefits:

Pension: Match up to 6%
Hours: Mon to Thurs: 07:00 – 16:45
Production Bonus: Up to £360 per quarter
Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays

Job Description:

As a Welder Fabricator, you will be responsible for fabricating, assembling, and welding a variety of metal components to engineering drawings and specifications. You will work across MIG/TIG processes, precision fabrication, and quality-critical operations, ensuring all work meets required standards and industry codes. This Welder Fabricator role requires strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team.

Key duties include:

Reading and interpreting technical drawings and work instructions
Cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components using workshop tools and machinery
Carrying out MIG and TIG welding on a variety of materials
Working to WPS (Weld Procedure Specifications) and recognised welding codes such as BS EN and ISO
Preparing jigs and fixtures for complex assemblies
Operating CNC plasma cutters, waterjet, and precision machinery (desirable)
Inspecting completed welds and assemblies for accuracy and compliance
Maintaining tools and equipment and following all safety procedures, SSOW, risk assessments, and quality standards

This Welder Fabricator position is full-time and permanent, offering excellent development opportunities within a stable and growing engineering organisation.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

Proven experience as a Welder Fabricator within a heavy manufacturing or engineering environment
Competent in MIG and TIG welding, with coded TIG welding in stainless steel considered highly advantageous
Ability to understand and weld to WPS
Skilled in reading technical drawings and using precision measuring tools such as micrometers, calipers, and inspection arms
Strong attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and consistent high-quality output

Desirable:

Experience preparing jigs/fixtures and working on complex assemblies
Experience with CNC plasma cutting or waterjet machinery

Why Should You Apply?

Secure, permanent Welder Fabricator position in a respected engineering business
Competitive hourly rate plus strong benefits package
Access to high-quality equipment and modern welding/fabrication facilities
Opportunities for training, development, and career progression
Supportive working environment that values safety, quality, and employee development
Perfect role for an experienced Welder Fabricator looking for long-term stability and a varied, rewarding workload

The Company:

Join a well-established, innovative engineering manufacturer specialising in high-precision metal fabrication. The company offers long-term career stability, modern equipment, excellent training opportunities, and a supportive, safety-focused culture. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking a skilled Welder Fabricator to join their expanding team.