Fabricator / Stainless Steel Welder

Salary: DOE (Depending on Experience)
Reports To: Workshop Supervisor
Job Type: Full-Time - Permanent
Based: Kintore, Aberdeenshire

About the Role

Activus Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing company in Aberdeenshire for an experienced Fabricator / Stainless Steel Welder to join their workshop team.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy and growing organisation, working on a variety of structural and piping fabrication projects within a professional workshop environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality fabrication and welding work, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, accurately and to the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabrication and welding of metal components.
• Carry out structural and piping fabrication work.
• Operate welding and fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
• Read, interpret and work from manufacturing drawings.
• Complete manufacturing work packs, timesheets and associated documentation.
• Perform cutting and heating tasks using plasma cutting equipment, oxygen and acetylene systems.
• Undertake preventative maintenance activities on fleet and non-fleet equipment when required.
• Support general workshop labouring duties.
• Assist with stores activities as required.
• Load and unload equipment, materials and deliveries safely.
• Maintain stock control procedures and report shortages or issues to the purchasing team.
• Keep work areas clean, organised and maintained to a high standard.
• Follow company policies, procedures and quality standards at all times.
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Promote a positive safety culture and report any unsafe acts or conditions.
• Complete all mandatory training relevant to the role.
• Support a collaborative and professional working environment.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in Fabrication, Welding, Mechanical Engineering, or NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification.
• Equivalent industry experience will be considered in place of formal qualifications.
• Forklift certification would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience in a fabrication and welding role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • MIG welding
  • TIG welding
  • Flux Core welding processes
• Experience welding in multiple positions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings.
• Good understanding of health and safety practices within a workshop environment.

Skills & Attributes

• High standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to learn new skills and adapt to changing requirements.
• Capable of working accurately and safely to tight deadlines.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Enthusiastic, reliable and committed.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and willingness to support colleagues.
• Self-motivated with the ability to use initiative.

Apply

If you are an experienced Fabricator / Stainless Steel Welder looking for your next opportunity within a successful and growing engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact:

Yvonne - Mobile: 07931 012 990 - Email: yvonne@activusrecruitment.com
Judy - Mobile: 07534 773 798 - Email: judy@activusrecruitment.com