Welder/Fabricator

We are seeking skilled and reliable MIG Mild Steel Welders to join our prestigious client in Newton Aycliffe. The ideal candidate will have experience working with mild steel, reading fabrication drawings, and delivering high-quality welded assemblies. The role requires precision, attention to detail, and a commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Hours: - Minimum 4 day week.

Mon - Thurs: 07.00 - 17.30 (40hrs per week) with potential overtime on Friday.

Pay: From £13.50 per hour

This is a temporary role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform MIG welding on mild steel components to produce strong, clean, and accurate welds.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols to determine specifications and materials required.
• Set up welding equipment, including voltage, wire feed, and shielding gas settings.
• Carry out grinding, fettling, or minor fabrication as needed to complete parts.
• Follow all health and safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work area and tools.
• Report any defects, equipment faults, or safety concerns to the supervisor promptly.

Key Skills / Experience :

• Proven experience as a MIG Welder, ideally in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Welding 3mm – 5mm sheet plate, and section.
• Confident in the use of hand tools.
• Can work in a team, or individually.
• Can work to CAD drawings (to a tolerance of 1mm).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documents.
• Basic fabrication skills including grinding, tacking, and assembly.
• Knowledge of welding safety procedures and practices.
• Experience using welding tools, jigs, and measuring instruments (verniers, tape measures).

Forklift or overhead crane licence (advantageous, not required).