Fabricator Welder

Burton upon Trent
7 months ago
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We are currently looking for experienced Fabricator/Welders to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent
The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace.
Due to the specialist nature of the products the work is both interesting and varied and will involve the fabrication of large metal structures, working from engineering drawings, from base materials through to finished product and will include the following:-

  • Marking out
  • Metal preparation
  • Cutting
  • Bending
  • Assembly
  • Welding
    The work will mostly involve the fabrication of carbon steel and stainless steel and may involve some pipe work as well as plate.
    The ideal candidates must be experienced Fabricators ideally with some pipefitting experience. The ability to carry out MIG welding to a high standard is essential. Experience of TIG and MMA welding would also be useful. Previous experience of working on the fabrication of a wide range of material thicknesses is also required. In addition, the ability to carry out plating/fabrication activities such as cutting, rolling, bending etc and the ability to work from drawings will also be essential.
    This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly well-established company with excellent future prospects for the right candidates
    Global Recruitment Services Ltd are a Recruitment Business based in the East Midlands For more information and to apply please email your CV to us

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