We’re hiring for an experienced Pipe Welder / Fabricator to join an established engineering company based in Oldham.
You’ll be working within a skilled engineering team manufacturing and will primarily involve MIG welding mild steel pipework and fabricated components, alongside pipe fabrication, pipefitting and general workshop fabrication.
What’s on offer?
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£19.00 - £20.00 per hour
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Monday – Thursday | 7:30am – 4:30pm / Friday | 7:30am – 12:30pm
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Plenty of overtime available
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22 days holiday + bank holidays
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Holiday allowance increasing with service up to 30 days
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6% pension after 12 months
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Shopfloor bonus scheme
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Monthly team socials
What will you be doing as a Pipe Welder / Fabricator?
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Carrying out MIG welding on mild steel pipework and fabricated components
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Fabricating and assembling industrial boiler and heating system equipment
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Manufacturing, modifying and repairing mild steel pipework
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Measuring, cutting, preparing and assembling pipework
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Fabricating pipe spools, flanges, bends and fittings
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Working on industrial hot water, steam and heating distribution systems
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Manufacturing boiler casings, frames, supports and brackets
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Supporting boiler repairs, refurbishment and retubing work
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Carrying out structural and positional welding
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Reading engineering drawings and pipework isometrics
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Preparing materials using cutting, grinding and drilling equipment
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Assisting with pressure testing and quality inspections
What do you need?
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Previous experience MIG welding mild steel
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Experience welding pipework and fabricated steel components
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Strong general fabrication and assembly skills
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Experience with pipe fabrication, pipefitting or industrial pipework
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The ability to fabricate pipe spools and assemble pipework systems
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Experience working with different mild steel thicknesses
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The ability to read pipework isometric drawings
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Good knowledge of joint preparation, weld quality and fabrication tolerances
Previous TIG or MMA pipe welding experience, including TIG root and MMA fill/cap, would also be advantageous, as would experience with 5G or 6G positional welding and 7016/7018 electrodes.
If you’re an experienced Pipe Welder or Fabricator looking for a permanent role with strong overtime availability, apply today or speak with Chelsea at KPJ Group for more information.
KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted
