Fabrication Operative / Tube Manipulator

Questech Recruitment Ltd; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a well-established UK manufacturer, is seeking a Fabrication Operative / Tube Manipulator in Holmfield (HX2). The role starts as a temporary agency position for 3 months and becomes permanent on completion.

The candidate will perform manual tube bending, cutting, and fabrication, including stud welding, following engineering drawings with hand and power tools. Shift pattern rotates 6.00am–2.00pm / 2.00pm–10.00pm every two weeks.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands-on manufacturing/production environment.
• Experience using a wide range of hand and power tools.
• Ability to follow diagrams and engineers' instructions.
• Available to start ASAP or with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Manual tube bending, cutting, and fabrication.
• Stud welding.
• Follow engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Utilise hand and power tools while maintaining quality.
• Carry out additional duties as required by management.

Skills

Tube bending

Stud welding

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer. They are looking for someone with good hands on manufacturing and production experience to join them as a Fabrication Operative / Tube Manipulator. This role will become permanent after successfully completing 3 months full work as a temporary agency worker. Shift pattern: 6.00am - 2.00pm / 2.00pm - 10.00pm (rotating every 2 weeks). Salary: £14.73 per hour (£12.95 basic + 13.75% shift allowance) + Overtime at time and a half, or double time (based on the basic) depending on the amount over overtime worked. Location: Holmfield HX2.

Requirements

• Experience of tube bending and stud welding will be a definite advantage, and will be favoured
• Previous experience in a hands-on role in a manufacturing / production / factory / engineering environment
• You must have experience of using a wide variety of hand tools and power tools
• You are able to follow diagrams and engineers instructions to manufacture products.
• You can start ASAP, or with a very short notice period

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manual tube bending, cutting, and fabrication
• Stud welding
• Following engineering drawings and technical instructions
• Utilising hand and power tools whilst maintaining consistent quality
• Any other duties as reasonable requested by management

This job would suit someone from a manufacturing or production environment, previous job titles may include; Stud Welder / Welding Operative / Tube Bender / Tube Bending Operative / Production Line Operative / Manufacturing Operative / Machine Operator / Machinist / Factory Worker / Assembler / Assembly Operative / Fabrication Operative / Fabricator / Process Operator / Mechanical Fitter / Engineer / Coachbuilder / Mechanic / etc