Fabricator

Omega Resource Group; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Fabricator for our Caldicot workshop in a permanent role. The position offers a 40-hour week, with typical hours 07:00–16:00 Mon-Thu and 07:00–13:00 Fri, and overtime at 1.5x. You will use hand tools, machinery, and welding to produce high-quality fabrications while adhering to safety standards.

You'll read drawings, set out parts, weld (MIG/TIG/MMA) when required, and help maintain quality and on-time deliveries within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication machinery.
• Welding certifications (MIG, TIG, MMA) and relevant skills.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication and Welding or related discipline.
• Health and safety procedures in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Measure, mark out, cut, bend and shape metal to spec.
• Assemble fabricated components using welding, bolting and riveting.
• Operate guillotines, presses, drills, grinders, saws and bending machines.
• Carry out MIG, TIG or MMA welding where required.
• Inspect completed work for quality and customer specs.
• Use measuring equipment like micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Finish parts with grinding, deburring and polishing.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and follow health & safety rules.
• Report shortages, faults, and quality issues to supervisors.
• Collaborate with welders, engineers, and production teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Read drawings

Fabrication processes

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Problem solving

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication & Welding

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Fabrication machinery

Forklift/overhead crane experience

Job description

Position: Fabricator

Salary: £37440 to £41600

Working 0700 – 1600 (Monday-Thursday) and 0700 – 1300 (Friday) 40 hour working week

Overtime: available at 1.5x

Location: Caldicot

We are now seeking to recruit a Fabricator to join Fabrication workshop based in Caldicot. It’s a permanent fabrication work that would require the right candidate to se a variety of fabrication techniques, hand tools, and machinery to produce high-quality products while maintaining safe working practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and work instructions.
• Measure, mark out, cut, bend, and shape metal materials to required dimensions.
• Assemble fabricated components using welding, bolting, riveting, and other fastening methods.
• Operate fabrication equipment including guillotines, presses, drills, grinders, saws, and bending machines.
• Carry out MIG, TIG, or MMA welding where required.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
• Use measuring equipment such as tape measures, micrometres, verniers, and gauges.
• Perform finishing operations including grinding, deburring, and polishing.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment in accordance with health and safety requirements.
• Report material shortages, equipment faults, and quality issues to supervisors.
• Work collaboratively with welders, engineers, and production teams to meet production deadlines.

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a fabrication or metalworking environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and manufacturing techniques.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and fabrication machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures within a workshop environment.
• Previous fabrication experience.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication and Welding, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Welding certifications (MIG, TIG, MMA).
• Forklift, overhead crane, or lifting equipment experience