Welder / Fabricator – Aluminium Glazing & Architectural Metalwork

Welder / Fabricator – Aluminium Glazing & Architectural Metalwork

Location: West London (Acton)
Pay Rate: £16.00–£20.00 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Department: Workshop / Fabrication / Production

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Welder / Fabricator to join a specialist architectural glazing and manufacturing business based in West London.

The company designs, manufactures and installs bespoke, high-end aluminium glazing systems, including sliding doors, windows, pivot doors, rooflights and structural glazing for residential and architectural projects.

The successful candidate will be responsible for welding, fabricating, assembling and finishing various metal components, primarily supporting the manufacture of bespoke aluminium glazing systems and associated architectural metalwork.

The role will involve a combination of aluminium fabrication, metalwork, MIG/TIG welding, workshop production and general manufacturing support. Experience working with aluminium profiles, architectural metalwork, windows, doors or glazing systems would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out MIG and TIG welding on mild steel and stainless steel components, with aluminium welding experience advantageous.
• Fabricate and assemble bespoke metal components, frames, brackets, supports and architectural metalwork.
• Work with aluminium profiles and sections used in the manufacture of bespoke windows, sliding doors and architectural glazing systems.
• Cut, drill, machine, prepare and assemble aluminium sections and metal components to the required specifications.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, fabrication drawings, measurements and cutting lists.
• Manufacture and prepare bespoke steel components, including parts associated with specialist pivot door systems.
• Carry out grinding, polishing, deburring, smoothing and general finishing work to ensure a high-quality finish.
• Assist with the assembly and preparation of aluminium frames, doors and glazing components.
• Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, quality and compliance with required specifications.
• Operate and maintain welding machines, grinders, cutting equipment and general workshop machinery safely.
• Ensure all tools, machinery and workshop equipment are maintained and used correctly.
• Assist with preparing materials and finished products for dispatch and installation.
• Support the wider workshop and production team when required, including loading and unloading materials and deliveries.
• Assist installation teams with site-based work when required.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

• Previous experience as a Welder, Fabricator, Metal Fabricator or similar.
• Good working knowledge of MIG and TIG welding.
• Experience working with mild steel and stainless steel.
• Aluminium fabrication experience is highly desirable.
• Experience working with aluminium windows, doors, architectural glazing or metalwork would be an advantage.
• Ability to read and understand technical and fabrication drawings.
• Experience using fabrication equipment, cutting machinery, grinders and other workshop tools.
• Good attention to detail and an understanding of quality control.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider production team.
• Good understanding of workshop health and safety procedures.
• Physically capable of handling materials and components safely.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible, with a willingness to assist across different areas of the workshop when required.