Class 1 Welder / Fabricator
Posted 2 days 2 hours ago by RecruitMe
Are you an experienced Class 1 Welder, Fabricator or Plater with a background in Oil & Gas, Pressure Vessels, Pipefitting, Heavy Engineering or high-integrity fabrication?
Were recruiting for a well-established international engineering business looking to add a skilled Class 1 Welder / Fabricator to its manufacturing team.
This is a permanent day-shift role offering an excellent overall package, high-quality engineering work and long-term career stability.
Salary & Benefits- 12% pension
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Two bonus schemes per year not guaranteed, but historically paid
- Bupa private healthcare
- Medicash
- Gym membership
- Overtime opportunities depending on workload
- Permanent day shift
Monday Thursday: 7:30am 4:00pm
Friday: 7:30am 1:00pm
Youll be responsible for producing high-quality welded and fabricated components to demanding engineering standards.
Key duties include:
- Reading and interpreting isometric and engineering drawings
- Fabricating components accurately from detailed technical drawings
- Working with both metric and imperial measurements
- Material preparation including cutting, sawing, drilling, grinding, pipe bending and threading
- Carrying out Class 1 / ISO 3834 fabrication and welding
- Reading and working to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Producing fillet, lap, corner and butt welds
- Working in accordance with ASME IX and ISO 15614
- Planning fabrication sequences to maintain workflow and delivery schedules
- Maintaining high standards of quality, workmanship and safety
Youll need:
- Proven experience as a Class 1 Welder / Fabricator / Plater
- Strong fabrication and plating experience
- Experience within Oil & Gas, Pressure Vessel, Pipefitting, Heavy Engineering or similar
- Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
- Experience working with carbon steel, stainless steel and high-nickel alloys
- Knowledge of welding preparation processes
- Understanding of WPS documentation and welding procedures
- Full UK driving licence
You will be expected to pass a Class 1 TIG fillet weld test as part of the recruitment process.
Experience producing welds subject to X-ray / radiographic inspection would be highly advantageous.
This role would suit candidates currently working as a Class 1 Welder, TIG Welder, Coded Welder, Fabricator, Plater, Pressure Vessel Welder or Pipe Fabricator.
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