TIG Welder

Location: Ellesmere

TIG Welder / Fabricator

Salary: £15–£17 per hour

We are currently recruiting an experienced TIG Welder to join our client’s established engineering and fabrication team. This role is ideal for a skilled fabricator with a strong background in stainless steel fabrication, pipework, and sheet metal. You will be involved in the manufacture and assembly of pressure vessels, process vessels, and associated components, working to high-quality engineering standards.

This position offers a competitive hourly rate, excellent working conditions, and a highly desirable 4-day working week.

Working Hours

37 hours per week

Monday to Thursday (days)

Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week, with the option to work overtime on Fridays at time and a half

Key Responsibilities

Fabricate, assemble, and TIG weld stainless steel components, vessels, and structures in line with engineering drawings and specifications

Carry out high-quality TIG welding on stainless steel and carbon steel materials

Manufacture, install, and weld pipework systems, including both orbital and manual welding across various diameters and wall thicknesses

Read and interpret fabrication drawings, isometric sketches, and technical documentation

Operate fabrication equipment such as guillotines, rollers, press brakes, and cutting machinery

Inspect completed work to ensure dimensional accuracy and weld integrity, maintaining high quality standards

Skills & Experience Required

Previous fabrication and welding experience within an industrial or engineering environment

Proven experience working with stainless steel, sheet metal, and pipework

Strong proficiency in TIG welding techniques

Ability to read and understand fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and tolerances

Experience using fabrication tools and workshop machinery safely and efficiently

What’s on Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £15–£17 per hour

Excellent working environment

4-day working week (days only)

Overtime available at an enhanced rate

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