Steel Fabricator (Arc Welding)
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Job Summary
Location: Widnes UK
Employment Type: Full-time
Purpose of the Role
To assemble and tack steel components into products as per layout drawings diagrams work orders weld procedures or verbal instructions by using electric arc welding equipment.
Key Responsibilities
Assemble various steel components in compliance with EN1090 EXC 2 and EXC 3 standards ensuring dimensional control and weld set-up parameters are met.
Perform drilling and tapping of holes in steel structures.
Carry out Oxy-Acetylene cutting operations.
Work primarily with large and medium scale carbon steel fabrications; stainless steel experience is desirable.
Support steel fabrication projects preferably within Infrastructure Oil & Gas or Offshore Wind sectors.
Opportunity to progress to a Cell-Leader role through demonstrated ability and leadership.
Candidate Requirements
Previous experience in steel fabrication is essential.
Knowledge of EN1090 standards and welding preparation techniques.
Ability to interpret technical drawings and work instructions accurately.
Experience or familiarity with carbon steel and preferably stainless steel fabrication.
Ability to complete practical fabrication tasks during interview such as:
Notching beams and adding plates
Cutting hatches into tubular steel
Marking out on tubes and plates
Willingness to comply with company drug and alcohol policy including testing.
Salary and Working Hours
NAECI Agreement Rates:
Standard hourly: 19.04 - 20.01
Overtime A: 26.66 - 28.01
Overtime B: 34.27 - 36.02
Fabricator Proficiency Pay scheme: earn up to 1.50 extra per hour through skills development.
Working hours:
Monday to Thursday: 8:00am 4:30pm
Friday: 8:00am 2:30pm
38 hours per week with regular overtime (currently 10 hours per week and increasing).
Benefits
Profit Share Bonus Scheme with typical awards between 500 and 2000 per year.
Free company events and recognition awards.
Cycle to Work scheme and childcare vouchers.
Company pension scheme.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Employee Assistance Programme.
On-site parking including electric vehicle charging points.
Length of service awards.
Two-week Christmas shutdown.
Company Overview
Our Client is a leading supplier of specialist steel support structures serving sectors including Oil & Gas Rail Infrastructure Nuclear Telecommunications Offshore and Onshore Wind. Operating multiple sites in Widnes the company employs 160 people and has a turnover of 30 million.
Key Skills
- Structural Steel
- Heavy Machinery
- Tape measure
- Unload steel
- Layout specification
- MIG
- Safety Rules
- Computer Numerical Control
- Aluminium
- Stainless Steel
- Construction Documents
- Handtools
- Drill Press
- I-Beams
- tungsten inert gas welding
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