Mechanical, Welding & Fabrication Specialists
Certified welders, fabricators, fitters and inspectors for oil & gas, construction, shipbuilding, manufacturing and specialised industries.
A complete technical workforce
Select a category to see the specialists we recruit and deploy.
Pipewelder 6G / 6GR
High-level welders certified to weld pipes in fixed, difficult positions (45-degree angles) often found in oil, gas and industrial piping.
TIG Welder / GTAW Specialist GTAW
Artisans who use Gas Tungsten Arc Welding for precise, high-quality and clean welds on thin materials or exotic metals.
MIG Welder / GMAW Operator GMAW
Welders specialising in Gas Metal Arc Welding, heavily used in high-production manufacturing and structural shops.
Stick Welder / SMAW Specialist SMAW
Professionals using Shielded Metal Arc Welding — the industry standard for outdoor construction, pipelines and heavy repair work.
Combination Welder Multi-process
Versatile tradespeople proficient in multiple welding processes (e.g. TIG + Stick or TIG + MIG) to complete a project from start to finish.
Flux-Cored Arc Welder FCAW
Welders specialising in a high-speed, semi-automatic process widely used in heavy structural steel fabrication and shipbuilding.
Structural Fabricator / Steel Fabricator
Professionals who read blueprints to cut, shape and assemble heavy structural steel components for buildings, bridges and ships.
Pipefitter
Skilled tradespeople who lay out, assemble, install and maintain pipe systems, often working directly alongside 6G welders.
Boilermaker
Craftspeople who fabricate, install and repair large vessels, boilers and vats that hold liquids and gases under immense pressure.
Sheet Metal Fabricator
Specialists who work with thin-gauge metal to create ductwork, control panels and custom architectural elements.
Plate Fitter
Technicians who align and tack-weld heavy steel plates together before the final welding process.
Aerospace Welder Titanium · Inconel
Ultra-precise TIG welders certified to work on aircraft, rockets and defence equipment using exotic alloys like titanium and Inconel.
Sanitary / Food-Grade Welder Stainless
TIG specialists who create flawless, crevice-free stainless steel welds for the pharmaceutical, dairy and beverage industries.
Rig Welder Oil & Gas
Independent or contract pipeline welders who operate their own customised welding trucks on remote oil and gas fields.
Underwater Welder / Commercial Diver Offshore
Highly specialised divers who perform wet or dry hyperbaric welding on offshore oil rigs, docks and ships.
Motorsports Fabricator
Specialists who design, bend and TIG-weld roll cages, exhaust systems and custom chassis for racing vehicles.
Certified Welding Inspector CWI
Professionals who review blueprints, monitor welding procedures and test welds to ensure compliance with strict safety codes.
Welding Foreman / Supervisor
Experienced welders who manage shop-floor operations, assign tasks and oversee safety and production deadlines.
NDT Technician Non-Destructive Testing
Specialists who use X-ray, ultrasound or magnetic particle methods to inspect the internal integrity of 6G and fabrication welds.
Pipe & Structural Welding
6G/6GR, TIG, MIG, Stick, FCAW
Fabrication & Fitting
Structural, sheet metal, plate
Piping Systems
Pipefitters & boilermakers
QA / QC & NDT
CWI, supervisors, NDT technicians
Tested before they reach your site
Industrial candidates are selected through practical trade testing and document verification, so the welder who arrives is the welder you approved.
- Practical weld testsCoupon tests in the required position and process (e.g. 6G, GTAW root + SMAW fill/cap).
- Certificate verificationWelder qualification records and third-party certificates checked against issuing bodies.
- Blueprint & WPS readingFabricators and fitters assessed on drawings, symbols and procedure specifications.
- Safety inductionHot-work, PPE and confined-space awareness before mobilisation.
Industries served
Oil & gas · Petrochemical · Construction · Shipbuilding · Manufacturing · Food & pharma
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