Experienced Fabricator

JB Components Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus after probation

Christmas vouchers after probation

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

JB Components Ltd in Gateshead is seeking an Experienced Fabricator to join our fabrication team. You will work on manufacturing truck roofs, aluminium toolboxes and other components, using press brakes, guillotines and a range of workshop machinery.

We value a positive can-do attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn. The role offers training, a permanent contract in a small team, and opportunities to develop core fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive and can-do attitude.
• Willing to learn new skills and take pride in quality.
• Reliable and punctual with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Able to follow instructions and work methodically.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently when required.
• Physically capable of carrying out a workshop role.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble parts from technical drawings.
• Use hand and power tools.
• Operate the press brake and guillotine.
• Manufacture products accurately to a high standard.
• Carry out forklift operation when required.
• Keep the fabrication area clean and safe.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliable

Willing to learn

Hands-on work

Team player

Problem solving

Physically fit

Tools

Press brake

Guillotine

Hand and power tools

Job description

We are a small, established company based just off the Felling Bypass in Gateshead, employing a team of 21 people.

We manufacture and supply a range of products to customers throughout the North East and across the wider UK.

We are looking to recruit a Experienced Fabricator to join our fabrication team.

We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, is reliable, willing to learn and takes pride in their work.

If you have the right approach, we are happy to provide training and help you develop the skills required for the role.

Working Hours

Monday – Thursday: 7:30am – 4:00pm

Friday: 7:30am – 3:00pm

The Role

You will work as part of our fabrication department, helping to manufacture a variety of products including truck roofs, aluminium toolboxes and other fabricated components.

The role is varied and will involve a mixture of fabrication, assembly and operating workshop machinery such as our press brake and guillotine.

You may work independently on certain jobs or alongside other members of the fabrication team.

Duties Will Include

• General fabrication and assembly work
• Using hand and power tools
• Operating the press brake and guillotine
• Manufacturing parts from technical drawings
• Measuring and checking completed parts
• Working independently and as part of a team
• Producing products accurately and to a high standard
• Operating a forklift where required
• Following company health and safety procedures
• Keeping the fabrication department clean, organised and free from hazards
• Helping with other workshop duties when required

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a positive and can-do attitude
• Is willing to learn new skills
• Is reliable and punctual
• Takes pride in producing good-quality work
• Is practical and enjoys hands-on work
• Is able to follow instructions
• Has a methodical approach to tasks
• Is able to work well within a team
• Is comfortable working independently when required
• Is willing to ask questions and learn
• Has good problem-solving skills
• Is physically capable of carrying out a practical workshop role

What We Can Offer

• A permanent position within a small, friendly team
• Training and development within the fabrication department
• Opportunity to learn a variety of fabrication and manufacturing skills
• Yearly bonus after the qualifying period
• Christmas vouchers after the qualifying period
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual leave increasing to 25 days after one year's continuous service

If you are hard-working, dependable and keen to learn, we would love to hear from you.