Fabrication Welder – Heavy Steel Projects

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Fabrication Welder to join our engineering workshop in Birmingham. The role involves MIG and TIG welding on a variety of steel components, supporting bespoke heavy‑fabrication projects in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform MIG and TIG welding on mild steel, stainless steel and other materials.
• Fabricate and assemble large and small steel components according to technical drawings.
• Work on bespoke projects including heavy structural items, machinery components, and engineered parts.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics and fabrication instructions.
• Operate fabrication machinery such as guillotines, press brakes, drills, grinders and cutting equipment.
• Conduct quality checks and inspections to ensure weld integrity and dimensional accuracy.
• Assist with fitting, assembly and general workshop duties.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with machinists, engineers and production staff to meet deadlines.
• Identify and report faults, defects or non‑conformance issues.

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Fabricator Welder in a manufacturing or engineering setting.
• Strong knowledge of MIG and TIG welding techniques.
• Ability to work from technical engineering drawings with minimal supervision.
• Experience with large fabrications or heavy engineering components (advantageous).
• Good understanding of materials, tolerances and fabrication processes.
• Competent use of hand tools and workshop machinery.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Required skills

• MIG welding
• TIG welding
• Reading engineering drawings
• Operating guillotine shears
• Operating press brakes
• Operating drills, grinders and cutting equipment

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£16‑£17 per hour)
• Early finish every Friday (12:00 pm)
• Opportunity to work on complex and varied fabrication projects
• Supportive team environment in a busy engineering workshop
• Potential long‑term career prospects via temp‑to‑perm