Welder/Fabricator

Role Overview:

To manufacture, repair, and rebuild heavy-duty earthmoving buckets and attachments, ensuring high-quality welding and fabrication standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities:

· Carry out MIG welding using 1.2mm bare wire

· Perform multi-run fillet welding on plate thicknesses (6mm–200mm)

· Fabricate, repair, and rebuild heavy plant attachments

· Use oxy-fuel equipment for burning, gouging, and chamfering

· Operate hand tools, power tools, and pneumatic equipment

· Work with overhead cranes (if trained)

· Read and interpret engineering drawings

· Maintain high health & safety standards

· Complete work to tight tolerances and quality requirements

Skills & Experience Required:

Time-served Welder/Fabricator or equivalent experience

Around 2 years’ fabrication/welding experience (preferred)

Ability to weld and fabricate independently

Experience in heavy plant or similar industrial environment

Strong understanding of welding processes

Good attention to detail and quality

Qualifications / Certifications:

· Overhead crane experience/certification

· Forklift licence

· Experience with earthmoving equipment or attachments