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Stainless Steel Welder / Fabricator (Food & Dairy Manufacturing)

LS Professional Placements
2 months ago
Full-time
On-site
Cork, Ireland
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience | 39-hour week
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Location: Cork, Ireland

 

Essential Requirement

  • EU or UK passport OR existing legal right to work in Ireland
  • Proven experience as a stainless steel welder / fabricator
  • Strong TIG welding experience on stainless steel (thin to medium gauge)
  • Ability to fabricate accurately from drawings and specifications
  • High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
  • Strong safety awareness and ability to work within strict hygiene standards
 

Introduction

A well-established food and dairy manufacturing company is seeking a Stainless Steel Welder / Fabricator to join its on-site engineering team. Operating in a modern, hygiene-critical production environment, this is a hands-on role offering long-term stability and varied work across fabrication, repair, and plant support.

 

Salary and Benefits
  • Negotiable depending on experience
  • Accommodation options available
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Time and a quarter pay for Sundays
  • Increased annual leave days with Service 
  • Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing production environment
  • Supportive team and structured processes
 

Job Overview

You will be responsible for the fabrication, modification, and repair of stainless steel equipment and components used in food-grade production. This role plays a key part in maintaining plant reliability, supporting production efficiency, and ensuring compliance with strict hygiene and safety standards.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out high-quality TIG welding (and MIG where required) on stainless steel components
  • Fabricate and modify items such as guards, frames, platforms, supports, drip trays, brackets, and production line components
  • Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, and measurements accurately
  • Support planned shutdowns and respond efficiently to breakdown and repair requirements
  • Work closely with Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams
  • Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and hygiene at all times
 
Qualifications and Skills
  • Strong TIG welding capability on stainless steel
  • Experience working with food-grade or hygienic fabrication standards
  • Ability to read and work from technical drawings
  • Basic understanding of maintenance and plant operations
  • Stainless steel finishing or polishing experience is an advantage
  • Welding qualifications or ability to pass a weld test is beneficial

 

To apply, email your CV to merilyn@lspp.ie with the subject line: Welder

 

Please note: If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, your application has not been successful on this occasion.