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Fabricator / Fabrication Engineer                      Whitstable, Kent.              £35k      Permanent
Working within a factory environment to produce high quality enclosures, using a range of skills and equipment. SC clearance would be beneficial. The company will apply for SC clearance for you if you’re not already.
Key responsibilities:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â (E) Essential, (D) Desirable
Welding (E), Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
CNC operation, (D)
fabrication (E),
soldering (D),
braising (D),
machinery and tooling (D).
The successful candidate will have the right mix of skills and/or experience, training will be given in areas where candidates have less or no experience.
• Fabrication of sheet metal, including punching, forming, and welding.
• Welding of light weight steel
• Work is varied, and you will be involved in all the stages of production of our products.
•  Be able to read and interpret drawings accurately
• Meet quality targets.
• Meet production targets and deadlines set by the production manager.
• Contribute to our aim of reducing waste levels.
• Improve efficiencies.
• Meet company quality requirements and follow operating procedures.
• Work safely and follow health and safety rules, RAMS and SSOW.Â
Always wear appropriate work wear/PPE.
•            Undertake training within given timeframes.
•  Follow company Health safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
Knowledge
• Minimum Level 3 (D) 2 (E) NVQ/ Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent in relevant skill
ie Fabrication and welding (E)
•            Demonstrate a good level of technical knowledge and processes (E)
•            Experienced in the use of the majority of the following: welder, router, circular bench saw, cross-cut saw, forklift, guillotine, grindmaster, polishing tools, nail gun, spot welder, bandsaw, corner cropper, pemserter, brake press, power press, lathe, drills, milling machine, punch press, general hand tools. (D)
Skills
•            Good numeracy and literacy skills GCSE grade 4 or above or equivalent (D)
•            Ability to read engineering drawings (E)
Behaviours
•            Self motivation and willingness to learn        •            Be flexible and adaptable
•            Dependable & loyal                                           •            Strong work ethic
•            Show initiative                                                   •            Positive attitude
•            Take responsibility                                            •            Honesty and integrity
