Metcalfe is a growing steel fabrication company located just outside Reading. The company's management has been operating for over 30 years in providing a range of bespoke metal fabrications for a diverse range of clients. Our goal is to deliver quality and efficiency throughout the company, extending through our diverse range of bespoke products in an effort to provide a better customer experience.
We are looking for a skilled welder who is experienced in working with structural steelwork, staircases, railings and other secondary fit items.
Job Title: Skilled Welder Fabricator
Job Role: To weld and fabricate bespoke steel structures based on technical drawings using MAG welding processes.
Reports to: Workshop Manager
Working Hours: 42.5 hours per week
Salary: £40,000 to £50,000
Responsibilities:
- Prepare stock materials using a range of processes and machinery
- Weld structures to drawing specifications using MAG
- Fabricate complex structures such as staircases and architectural work
- Keep working area safe and machinery clean and tidy
- Interpret detailed drawings and specifications to produce components
- Check own work for quality and tolerances
- Prepare works for delivery to customers and other trades
- Work with the training welders to help them learn on the job
- Work alongside and with other members of the team to get the project done in time
- Report on works completed and status of works in progress
- Work within workshop and on site
- Delegate work to the team when leading the fabrication or fitting
Role Requirements:
- At least 5 years' experience in fabricating steel with ability to demonstrate proficiency
- Proficient in MAG, previous coding is advantageous.
- Experience in fabricating and fitting bespoke products such as staircases and large steel structures
- Ability to read technical drawings
- Ability to work alone and within a team
- Good problem solving skills
- Experience with TIG or MMA beneficial but not a requirement
Company Benefits:
- Friday afternoon work social
- 28 days holiday (inc bank holidays)
- On site parking
- End of year bonus
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Henley on Thames RG9 4LR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Fabrication: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
