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Fabricator / Welder
Bristol
£31,120 per annum
We are working with a national generator business who are looking for a Fabricator/Welder to join their team at the Bristol site.
This role is a workshop based role, working with sheet metal and utilising the full production line of the fabrication process. This includes using the relevant machinery to measure, cut, fold, weld and fit metal. It is also necessary to utilise initiative when given an off-spec job eg, fixing damaged metal work.
Main Responsibilities
Full production of sheet metal fabrication measuring, cutting, folding, welding, fitting etc.
Fabrication of steel sheet and sections, thickness from 1mm to 10mm.
Operation and programming of machinery such as guillotine and press brake.
Metal work i.e. cutting and folding metal to create components.
Soundproofing units.
Stripping out generator parts from containers and possibly fabricating new parts if damaged.
Manual cutting with Plasma and Flame cut methods.
Using own initiative to complete off spec jobs eg. fixing damaged metal work.
Liaise with other fabricators / staff to ensure optimum production efficiency and effectiveness is achieved.
Use of appropriate handheld and powered tools and equipment to carry out the tasks set.
MIG Welding sheet metal from 1mm to 15mm, sections from 3mm to 15mm.
Maintain a clean and orderly workplace environment compatible with an open workshop facility
Liaison with staff, supervisors and management to ensure parts availability is appropriate for the required tasks
Provide general assistance in yard, including loading and offloading materials and equipment (after forklift licence has been taken).
Comply with all aspects of the company quality management procedures (ISO 9001:2015), environmental management standards (ISO 14001: 2015) and the ISO 45001:2018 Health & Safety standard, proactively contributing to the companys continuous improvement programme.
Key Skills
General engineering background
Strong sheet metal fabrication experience
Using own initiative to complete off spec jobs
Accurate measurement skills
Attention to detail and good hand/eye co-ordination to achieve high quality work
MIG welding experience
Reliability, good communication skills and teamwork ability
Experience of CNC machine operation desirable
