Welder / Fabricator

• Hourly Rate: -16.64
• Location: Sunderland
• Job Type: Temporary, ongoing / Temp-Perm
• Working hours: Nightshift - Monday - Wednesday 21:00pm - 07:30am, Thursday 20:30pm - 07:00am.

We are seeking skilled Welder''s and Fabricators for an established engineering company based in Sunderland, Tyne & Wear. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of a range of heavy steel products.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Follow daily work processes through job cards.
• Measure and cut out templates to fabricate the correct size of replacement steel plate.
• Operate a power grinder and use an oxy burner to cut out thick plate steel.
• Perform fabrication and welding of heavy plate steel.
• Utilise a roller to form steel.
• Conduct quality inspections of work carried out.
• Use overhead cranes and cherry pickers as needed.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Relevant experience as a Welder / Fabricator with the ability to weld your own work within a heavy plant environment.
• Experienced in using power tools, pneumatic tools, and general hand tools.
• Strong understanding of various welding procedures and health and safety protocols.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience with oxy/acetylene cutting equipment and down hand multi-run fillets.
• Fabrication/Welding of earth moving attachments using 1.2mm bare wire MIG welding processes.
• Multi-run welding required, working on plate thicknesses from 6mm to 200mm.
• Site safety passport, CSCS card, and any on-site welding experience would be advantageous.

To apply for this Welder position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.