MIG Fabricator Welder
| Company: | Masstemps Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14 to £17 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WS2 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 15 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Masstemps is currently recruiting for an experienced
MIG Fabricator Welder to join a well-established and busy manufacturing company based near the
Walsall area.
THE ROLE
. Fabricate heavy structural steelwork using mild steel to engineering drawings and project specifications.
. Read and accurately interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication drawings and welding symbols.
. Measure, mark out, cut, drill and prepare steel sections ready for fabrication.
. Work with heavy steelwork including beams, columns, channels, box sections and structural plate.
. Accurately position, align and tack components before completing fabrication.
. Carry out MIG/MAG welding of structural steel components to the required standard.
. Use fabrication equipment including burners, grinders, drills and magnetic drills.
. Check dimensions, levels, angles and alignment throughout the fabrication process.
. Work to tight tolerances and ensure completed fabrications meet drawing specifications.
. Use overhead cranes and other lifting equipment to safely manoeuvre heavy steelwork.
. Carry out weld dressing, grinding and finishing where required.
. Maintain a high standard of workmanship while working to production deadlines.
. Follow all relevant health & safety and quality procedures when working with heavy steel.
ABOUT YOU
• Proven experience as a Plater/Fabricator within a heavy structural steel environment.
• Strong experience fabricating mild steel and heavy structural steelwork.
• Must be confident reading and interpreting structural engineering drawings and welding symbols.
• Experience accurately marking out, cutting, drilling, fitting and assembling structural steelwork.
• Strong MIG/MAG welding experience would be advantageous.
• Experience working with heavy beams, columns, plate, channels and box sections.
• Good understanding of dimensions, tolerances, angles and fabrication requirements.
• Experience using overhead cranes and heavy lifting equipment safely.
• Coded welding certificates are preferred, although candidates without current codes may be considered as coding can be provided.
• Able to work independently from drawings with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail with a high standard of workmanship.
• Previous experience within heavy structural steel, fabrication or engineering is essential.
HOURS OF WORK
Monday to Friday - 07:30AM - 16:30PM
PAY RATE
£14.00 - £17.00ph
If you wish to apply, please submit an up-to-date CV or call one of our branches:
Walsall – 01922 824 024
Wolverhampton – 01902 200 092