Your new companyA well-established and highly successful engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Fabrication Welder to join its growing production team in Newtownabbey. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer with a strong focus on quality, safety, continuous improvement and developing its people. You''ll work within a busy fabrication environment producing high-quality components for a diverse range of engineering projects.Your new roleReporting to the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out fabrication and MIG welding duties to engineering drawings and specifications.Your key responsibilities will include:MIG welding of mild steel componentsProducing high-quality welds to engineering drawings and specificationsReading and interpreting engineering drawings, shop orders and technical informationPreparing materials using grinding, drilling, milling, tapping and cutting techniquesInspecting welds to ensure accuracy and qualityCarrying out first-off and in-process quality inspectionsSetting up and safely operating welding and fabrication equipmentWorking to production schedules and agreed output targetsSupporting the development of jigs and fixtures to improve accuracy and efficiencyMaintaining high standards of housekeeping and 5SCarrying out routine preventative maintenance on equipmentSupporting continuous improvement activities across the fabrication areaHours: Mon - Thurs 6am - 3pm and Fri 6am ..... full job details .....