Job description
Welder - MIG
Location: Derby
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent
About the Company
At Metalis, we are working with a leading manufacturing business based in Derby, where an exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled MIG Welder to join the team on a temp-to-perm basis. The successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit fabrication team, producing high-quality welded assemblies and structural components in line with engineering drawings and specifications.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out MIG welding
- Fabricate and assemble large structures to precise tolerances.
- Work from technical drawings and fabrication schematics.
- Use a variety of hand tools, cutting and grinding equipment, and workshop machinery.
- Perform quality checks to ensure weld integrity and dimensional accuracy.
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment in compliance with health and safety standards.
- Support colleagues and supervisors in meeting production deadlines and maintaining high-quality output.
Requirements
- Ideally time-served welder/fabricator or equivalent hands-on experience in a heavy fabrication environment.
- Proven experience in MIG welding (experience in TIG or ARC welding is an advantage).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Competent in fabricating large structural steelwork and heavy gauge materials.
- Good attention to detail, with strong quality awareness.
- Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently or as part of a small team.
Benefits
- £15Ph+
- Early Friday finish
- Days only
- Opportunity for long-term, permanent employment after a successful probation period.
- Supportive workshop environment with ongoing work and varied projects.
