Welder Fitter/Fabricator


Company:	Kurt J. Lesker
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9PU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	23 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: Hastings, East Sussex, TN38 9PU

Contract: Full‑time, Permanent

Hours: 40 per week

Would you like to be part of a team that is enabling technology for a better world? Kurt J. Lesker could be the place for you!

About the role:

We are currently recruiting for a Welder/Fitter to join our busy manufacturing department, due to ongoing customer demands! This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled team, who work on precise, detailed custom build projects.

Working mainly with Stainless Steel, you will be required to layout, cut, fit, and tack various assemblies using the TIG process, verify that the fabrications meet required quality inspection reports and then fully weld. You will be working within very fine tolerances and as the ideal candidate, you will have experience fabricating within measurements of +/- 0.2mm.

Shift Options:

Day Shift: Monday – Thursday 08.00am – 5.00pm and Friday 08.00am – 14.30pm (40 hours)

Evening Shift: Monday – Thursday 13.30pm – 00.00am (40 hours)

About us:

Kurt J. Lesker Company (KJLC) is a global leader in advanced manufacturing, delivering high-performance vacuum products and systems that power innovation across semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical industries. With over 70 years of expertise, we’re trusted by some of the world’s most critical sectors to support the development of next-generation technologies. We’re proud to be recognised for our commitment to sustainability, ethical practices, and a workplace culture that values excellence.

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