Welder / Fabricator - Structural Steelwork

Location: Builth Wells
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Turn technical drawings into quality steelwork

Are you an experienced Welder / Fabricator with a background in structural steelwork? Do you take pride in producing accurate, high-quality fabrications that are ready for installation without unnecessary rework?

This is an opportunity to join a busy steel fabrication environment, producing components and assemblies for a range of construction projects. You'll play an important role in ensuring steelwork is manufactured safely, accurately and to the required quality standards, helping projects stay on programme from the workshop through to site installation.

The Role

Working as part of the fabrication team, you'll be responsible for cutting, preparing, assembling and welding structural steel components in line with technical drawings and project specifications.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welding and fabricating structural steel components to the required specifications and quality standards.

• Carrying out fillet, butt and positional welding in accordance with applicable welding procedures.

• Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, weld symbols and cutting lists.

• Measuring, marking out and preparing steel sections and plate before fabrication.

• Setting out, tacking and welding assemblies to ensure correct dimensions, alignment and tolerances.

• Operating workshop equipment and using hand tools safely and effectively.

• Carrying out visual checks on welds and finished fabrications, addressing defects where necessary.

• Maintaining material identification, traceability and relevant quality records.

• Using lifting equipment and following safe handling procedures when moving steel components.

• Keeping your work area clean, organised and compliant with health and safety requirements.

• Working with colleagues and supervisors to meet production targets and project deadlines.

• Supporting quality standards that minimise rework and ensure components are ready for erection, coating or further processing.

About You

You'll be a skilled, reliable fabricator who understands the demands of structural steel production and takes pride in getting the job right first time.

To be considered, you'll ideally have:

• Proven experience in structural steel welding and fabrication.

• Current coded welding qualifications relevant to the work, or the ability to complete the necessary qualification process.

• Confidence reading fabrication drawings, weld symbols and cutting lists.

• Experience with steel sections, platework, fit-up and assembly.

• A good understanding of dimensional accuracy, weld quality and fabrication tolerances.

• The ability to use workshop equipment, grinders and cutting tools safely.

• An understanding of material traceability and quality control procedures.

• A strong commitment to health and safety, including safe lifting practices and appropriate PPE.

• A dependable, team-focused approach and the ability to work to production schedules.

• Flexibility to work reasonable overtime when project deadlines require it.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Skilled fabrication work: Apply your welding and fitting expertise to structural steel components used in construction projects.

• Quality-focused environment: Work to clear drawings, specifications and inspection standards.

• Team environment: Collaborate with experienced fabricators, supervisors and quality personnel.

• Visible results: See how your work contributes to projects progressing from fabrication through to installation.

• Opportunity to develop: Build on your existing skills and welding qualifications within a specialist steelwork environment.

Ready for Your Next Role?

If you're an experienced structural steel Welder / Fabricator who takes pride in accurate fit-up, reliable weld quality and safe working practices, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with details of your welding qualifications, fabrication experience and availability.