MIG Welder | Careers | Styne Group

Position type: Full-time/Permanent

Department: Styne Engineering

Reports to: Workshop Manager

Hourly rate/salary: £16.40 - £18.40 per hour

Location: Styne Ltd Offices, IP22 1LP

Key Outcomes and Responsibilities

Predominantly workshop-based role carrying out MIG and TIG welding and fabrication across mild steel, stainless steel and other materials as required.
Fabricate and assemble a wide range of bespoke engineering solutions , including structural steelwork, frames, platforms, pipework, brackets, machinery components, guards and general fabrications.
Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings, weld symbols and technical specifications , ensuring all dimensions, tolerances and requirements are met.
Carry out high-quality MIG welding on mild steel and TIG welding on stainless steel and other suitable materials , producing strong, neat and consistent welds.
Set up, tack, assemble and finish weld fabricated components, selecting appropriate welding processes, consumables and techniques for the application.
Carry out pipework and general fabrication , including preparation, fit-up, alignment and welding of components and assemblies.
Measure, mark out, cut, drill, grind and prepare materials ready for fabrication.
Carry out basic fitting and mechanical assembly where required.
Safely operate workshop machinery including bandsaws, guillotines, drills, presses, grinders and other fabrication equipment .
Inspect your own work to ensure high standards of workmanship, dimensional accuracy, weld quality and compliance with company and customer specifications.
Identify and rectify fabrication or welding issues, including distortion, poor fit-up and weld defects.
Work efficiently to meet production schedules and project deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Work on a varied range of projects, with the ability to move between mild steel, stainless steel and different welding processes depending on project requirements.
Follow all Health & Safety procedures, with particular attention to welding safety, manual handling, lifting operations and safe use of workshop equipment.
Work closely with supervisors, engineers, project managers and other members of the workshop team to resolve fabrication challenges and improve productivity and quality.
Maintain workshop tools and equipment, reporting any defects and ensuring equipment is kept in good working order.

Requirements

Essential

Proven experience in welding and fabrication within an engineering or fabrication workshop.
Practical experience with MIG welding .
Practical experience with TIG welding , ideally including stainless steel.
Experience working with mild steel and stainless steel .
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding symbols.
Competent in measuring, marking out, cutting and assembling fabricated components.
Good understanding of fabrication processes, weld preparation, fit-up and finishing.
Strong attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality work.
Ability to work independently from drawings while also working effectively as part of a team.
Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within an engineering workshop.
Full UK Driving Licence.
Located within a commutable distance of IP22 1LP.