Welding Engineer/Inspector

About our client Our client is an engineering firm in County Donegal that specialises in metal fabrication in mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium. Its customers are across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK. Its work covers structural steelwork, architectural metalwork, agricultural buildings and farm sheds, stainless steel kitchen fit-outs, stainless steel bollards and mobile recycling trailers. The role Our client is hiring three experienced Welder/Fabricators in County Donegal on a permanent, full-time basis. You will fabricate, assemble and weld steel and metal components from engineering drawings. You will work with carbon, mild and stainless steel, using MIG/MAG, TIG and MMA welding as each job needs. The role suits someone who takes pride in clean, accurate and structurally sound work, and who is as comfortable working alone as with others. What you will do Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and welding symbols to plan each job. Measure, mark out, cut, drill, grind and prepare materials ready for fabrication. Fit, align and tack components accurately before final welding and assembly. Weld carbon, mild and stainless steel using MIG/MAG, TIG and MMA processes, following the required procedures and tolerances. Use grinders, cutting equipment, drills, saws and other fabrication tools safely and correctly. Inspect finished work, find any welding or fabrication defects and fix them before the work is signed off. Follow safe working practices and health and safety rules in the workshop and on any site work.

About our client Our client is an engineering and manufacturing business serving the marine, fishing, aquaculture, energy and renewables sectors. Established in 2005, it specialises in coded welding and marine fabrication. It also designs and manufactures its own patented marine access equipment for piers and vessels. Its in-house team takes projects from concept through design, prototyping and fabrication, and it provides on-site support in Ireland, the UK and overseas. The role This is a permanent, full-time role for a Design Mechanical Engineer in County Donegal. You will join the in-house design team and turn customer requirements into practical, manufacturable designs for marine equipment and fabricated steel structures. You will work closely with the welders and fabricators who build what you design, so your drawings and specifications need to be clear, accurate and workable on the shop floor. Projects range from bespoke one-off solutions to the ongoing development of the company's own products, and you will sometimes work alongside customers, shipyards and naval architects. What you will do Study each customer's requirements and the conditions the equipment must operate in, and develop concept designs that address them. Produce 3D models, general arrangement drawings and detailed fabrication drawings, including weld details, tolerances and bills of materials. Carry out engineering calculations to confirm that structures and mechanisms are strong, safe and compliant with the relevant standards. Support the prototyping and testing of new designs, then refine them based on the results. Work with the fabrication team to resolve build queries, improve manufacturability and keep projects on schedule. Liaise with customers, shipyards and naval architects to agree technical details and design changes. Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including design records, manuals and quality paperwork. Contribute to the continued development and improvement of the company's own product range.

About our client Our client supplies steel and GRP access products across Ireland, including grating, stair treads, handrailing and ladders. It provides these as stock items and as bespoke fabrications built to customers' technical specifications. Its products are used in sectors including construction, data centres and mining. It works to British and European standards and holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 accreditation. The role This is a permanent, full-time Welder/Fabricator role with our client in County Kildare. You will fabricate, fit and weld steel components and assemblies to a high standard. Much of the work is custom fabrication for access products such as grating, handrail systems and stair treads. You will work from drawings, check the quality of your own work and follow safe working practices at every stage, whether you are working on your own or with colleagues. What you will do Read engineering drawings, fabrication drawings and welding symbols to plan each job. Measure, mark out, cut, drill, grind and prepare carbon steel, stainless steel and mild steel for fabrication. Fit, align and tack components accurately before final welding and assembly. Weld using MIG/MAG, TIG and MMA processes as each job needs, producing clean, accurate and structurally sound welds. Use grinders, cutting equipment, drills, saws and other fabrication tools safely and correctly. Inspect finished work against drawings, tolerances and welding procedures, and identify and correct any welding or fabrication defects. Follow workshop and site health and safety rules and keep your work area safe. Complete jobs to the required quality, working on your own or as part of a team.