Weld Fabricator

STS Defence is looking for a skilled Weld Fabricator with strong TIG and MIG welding expertise to join its busy, high-performing production team. This is a long-term opportunity in a cutting-edge defence manufacturing environment, where you’ll play a key role in producing intricate, safety-critical components to the highest standards.

In this role, you’ll take pride in precision welding and fabrication across a range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials, working hands-on with detailed engineering drawings, routings, and inspection processes to deliver exceptional quality every time.

Key Duties

• Perform high-quality TIG and MIG welding on ferrous and non-ferrous materials
• Manufacture precision defence components to tight tolerances
• Work to engineering drawings, specifications, and ISO standards
• Carry out fabrication, finishing, and preparation activities using grinders, linishers, and hand tools
• Follow defined routing and inspection processes to ensure compliance
• Maintain high standards of workmanship, quality, and traceability
• Sign off completed work using an individual quality “stamp”
• Contribute proactively to continuous improvement and problem-solving within the team
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Proven TIG welding experience within Defence, Aerospace, Motorsport, or Nuclear environments
• Strong background in aluminium welding to ISO or equivalent standards
• Experience working in fabrication and precision manufacturing environments
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• High attention to detail with a strong quality-focused mindset
• Experience using grinders, linishers, and general fabrication hand tools
• Familiarity with routing, inspection, and quality assurance processes
• Team-oriented approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Willingness and capability to maintain a personal quality stamp
  
  

Additional Information SECURITY – All candidates must be in a position to obtain UK security clearance to SC level. Additional restrictions may apply on certain defence programmes.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

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