Job Description

Salary: Competitive | 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

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Accommodation options available
• Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing production environment
• Supportive team and structured processes

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.