SERGIU SOLOGUB
Gillingham,Kent
Summary
8+ years’ experience as a Fabricator–MIG Welder in heavy industrial fabrication, specialising in MIG welding, metal fabrication and structural steel work. Strong background in reading engineering drawings, fabricating components to tight tolerances and delivering high-quality welds in line with industry standards.
Reliable and detail-oriented professional with a proven ability to meet production targets, follow strict health and safety procedures and work effectively within a team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work history
Fabricator-MIG/Welder
Arcelormittal
Chatam Dock, Kent
04.2017 - 01.2026
- Performed MIG welding on metal components, producing strong and durable welded structures.
- Fabricated and assembled metal parts according to engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Fabricated and welded large structural components (skeleton frames, beams, diaphragms, piling walls, pile cages and portals), working to formal quality pre-check procedures prior to dispatch.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics and assembly instructions for accurate fabrication.
- Prepared materials for welding by cutting, grinding, smoothing and ensuring proper fit.
- Set up and operated MIG welding equipment, selecting correct parameters and welding rods.
- Carried out visual inspections and quality control checks to meet industry standards.
- Detected welding defects and performed repairs using grinder and air arc techniques.
- Used hand and power tools safely, including grinders, drills and cutting machines.
- Operated heavy machinery in line with health and safety procedures.
- Handled raw materials and components efficiently, minimising waste during production.
- Collaborated with team members on large-scale projects to meet production targets.
Education
Fabricator-MIG/Welder - Welding and Fabrication
Arcelormittal
Chatam Dock, United Kingdom 04/2017 - 05/2017
Skills
- MIG welding
- Metal fabrication understanding
- Reading engineering drawings
- Cutting torch operation
- Pipe and bars bending (rebar double bender)
- Automated cutting equipment usage (band saw machine)
- Plasma cutter operation
- Hand and power tools usage
- Material preparation and finishing
- Quality control and visual inspection
- Health and safety awareness
Certifications / Qualifications
- Welding tests: fillet welds from 8mm to 50mm plate reinforcement
- Qualified in a range of cruciform welds
- CSCS Card
- Forklift Licence
Timeline
Fabricator-MIG/Welder
Arcelormittal
04.2017 - 01.2026
Fabricator-MIG/Welder - Welding and Fabrication
Arcelormittal
04/2017 - 05/2017