Welder Fabricator

Cheshire Specialist Engineering
Heaton Moor, Greater Manchester
10 months ago
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Our Company
CSE is a specialist supplier of precision engineered sheet metal parts, fabricated sheet metal frames and other components to a varied number of sectors which include but are not exclusive to: science, medical, food industry, automotive, electronics, robotics and automation, retail, and rail.

The Role – Skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder

We are looking for a fully skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder with MIG and TIG welding experience on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium. The successful candidate will be producing high-quality sheet metal and box section enclosures from 1mm to 3mm material, working to detailed engineering drawings and specifications.

You must be confident working independently and as part of a team, able to interpret both 1st and 3rd angle drawings, and capable of welding and dressing fabricated parts to a high standard.

The Role:

  • Fabricating and welding mild steel, aluminium, and stainless steel to a high standard

  • Working with thin sheet metal and box section frames (1mm–3mm)

  • Reading and interpreting 1st and 3rd angle technical drawings

  • Welding and dressing components ensuring they remain square, flat, and within tolerance

  • Working to production deadlines while maintaining quality standards

  • Following safe working practices and maintaining a clean working environment

  • Flexible to work overtime and shifts as required

    Our Requirements:

  • Fully skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator/Welder

  • MIG & TIG welding experience across mild steel, stainless, and aluminium

  • Proven ability to read and work from technical drawings

  • Experience in working with thin gauge sheet metal (1–3mm) and box section

  • Experience with other sheet metal machinery such as presses, guillotines, or lasers is desirable

  • Qualified to City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 equivalent in Fabrication and Welding – Sheet Metalworking

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work unsupervised

    The Package:

    As a Skilled Sheet Fabricator/Welder you will be working Monday to Thursday, 7:30 am to 4:45 pm, and will benefit from:

  • Hourly rate will range from £15 – £17 per hour depending on experience

  • Paid overtime available from time to time

  • Contributory pension scheme

  • 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays (Pro-rata for 4-day week)

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