Job Title: Welder Fabricator
Location: Chester / UK
Department: Engineering Products
Reports to: Technical Manager

We are looking for a skilled Welder Fabricator with experience in welding steel products to join our team. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in welding various steels (e.g., mild, stainless) and a strong interest in expanding their skills to include welding lead products. This role requires a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and adherence to safety protocols, particularly when working with new materials.

Key Responsibilities
Welding and Fabrication:
Perform welding and fabrication of steel products (mild steel, stainless steel, etc.) using MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
Work closely with senior welders and management to develop skills in welding lead and other specialized materials.
Cut, shape, and assemble metal components based on engineering drawings and specifications.
Ensure all welds on steel products meet high standards of quality and precision.Training and Development:
Undertake training on welding lead products, learning safety protocols and techniques required for working with lead.
Collaborate with the team and attend training sessions to continuously improve skills in welding different materials.Technical Expertise:
Interpret and work from technical drawings, schematics, and welding symbols for steel fabrication.
Operate and maintain welding and fabrication equipment, ensuring tools and machinery are used safely and efficiently.
Perform quality checks on completed welds to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Team Collaboration:
Support the production team by working closely with engineers and other welders to meet project deadlines.
Share knowledge of steel welding techniques with less experienced colleagues and be open to learning new methods from others.
Contribute to process improvements and suggest ways to optimize fabrication processes.Health and Safety:
Follow health and safety regulations, especially while learning to work with hazardous materials like lead.
Ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) during all tasks and comply with company safety standards.
Participate in training focused on safe handling of lead products.Qualifications and Skills Required
NVQ Level 3 in Welding, Fabrication, or a related field.
Proven experience in welding steel, including mild steel and stainless steel.
Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and ARC welding techniques.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and welding symbols.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
Willingness to learn welding techniques for lead products, including safety protocols for working with hazardous materials.
Good manual dexterity and ability to work precisely.Desirable:
Familiarity with various welding positions (flat, horizontal, vertical, overhead).
Previous exposure to lead welding (training provided if none).
Experience working in a manufacturing environment