Job Description

About The Ritual Works

The Ritual Works is a fabrication company that specialises in providing manufacturing solutions to various industries, from roofing and cladding and electrical engineering to architecture, the automotive industry, catering and medical. We take the best of traditional techniques and streamline them using state-of-the-art machinery and equipment. We fully embrace innovation and investment back into our factory and our staff. The Ritual Works is a place for people to learn, strive and excel in their talents.

We're looking for a capable welder-fabricator to produce steel, stainless-steel and aluminium parts, frames, and assemblies. You'll read drawings and weld symbols, prepare components to tolerance, and deliver neat, repeatable welds using both TIG and MIG (including AC TIG on aluminium). Typical work spans thin- to medium-gauge materials (?1.5-6 mm) with an emphasis on clean presentation, minimal distortion, and accurate fit-up.

Key Responsibilities

Read & prepare:

Interpret drawings, weld symbols, and basic WPS; create/verify cutting lists; mark out and prep edges (de-burr, bevel, clean) to support sound welds.

Fabricate:

Cut, drill, form, and assemble; set and clamp simple jigs/fixtures; confirm root gaps and squareness before tacking; check diagonals and flatness.

Weld (MIG/TIG):

> Stainless:

TIG/MIG on 304/316 components; manage heat input and interpass cleaning; use argon back-purging on critical root passes.

> Aluminium:

AC TIG on alloys; MIG with spool/push-pull or liner setups; maintain clean joint prep and correct torch angle.

> Work primarily in

PA/PB

positions; produce tidy fillet and butt welds with good penetration and finish.

> Steel production welding:

Perform high-volume mild-steel MIG welds to takt time using jigs/fixtures, maintaining consistent bead quality and dimensions across batch runs.

Consumables & setup:

Select appropriate filler/wire (e.g., ER308L/316L, ER4043/5356), shield gases (100% Ar for TIG/aluminium MIG; Ar-based mixes for stainless MIG), and set parameters (wire speed, voltage/amperage, AC balance).

Distortion control:

Use tack strategy, stitch/back-step techniques, heat sinking, and controlled sequence to keep frames true.

Finish:

Dress/grind where specified; carry out basic stainless clean-down (e.g., mechanical clean or passivation request) and prepare work for coating/installation.

Quality checks:

Measure to tolerance (typically 1 mm unless stated), visual inspection for undercut/porosity, rework as needed; complete simple job records.

Care for kit:

Keep torches, liners, nozzles, contact tips, and tungstens in good order; check LEV/fume extraction; flag maintenance needs early.

Teamwork & safety:

Communicate clearly with colleagues; follow PPE, handling, and hot-work procedures.

Requirements

Proven experience

as a Welder-Fabricator (stainless & aluminium preferred).

Proficient in MIG and TIG

, including AC TIG for aluminium and TIG/MIG on stainless.

Strong knowledge of metals

(mild steel, stainless 304/316, aluminium 5xxx/6xxx) and how heat input affects strength, distortion, and finish.

Able to read and interpret

technical drawings, weld symbols, and work orders; measure and work to stated tolerances.

Skilled with welding/fabrication equipment

: TIG/MIG sets, jigs/fixtures, saws, drills, grinders, and standard measuring tools.

High attention to detail

with consistent, accurate workmanship.

Physical stamina and dexterity

to handle and position heavy materials safely.

Strong problem-solving skills

to troubleshoot fit-up, distortion, and setup/consumable issues.

Committed to safety

and strict adherence to PPE, fume extraction/LEV, and hot-work procedures.

Excellent teamwork and communication

with a reliable, proactive approach.

Advantageous Skills

Familiarity with basic

WPS

use and acceptance levels (visual standards). Experience with

argon back-purging

for stainless roots and simple

passivation

routines. Comfort selecting

filler/wire

, gas lenses/nozzles, and contact tips for the job. Interest in progressing toward

coded welder qualifications

(training support available).

Employment Type & Compensation

Full-time (38 hours/week)

Salary: Competitive/DOE, with progression linked to skills and qualifications

4-day weeks (Mon-Thu/8am-18pm)

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Canteen On-site parking Sick pay
Experience:

TIG welding: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person