Fabricator

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

Job summary

Omega Resource Group seeks a Fabricator for its Caldicot workshop. You will read drawings, mark out and cut metal, and fabricate components to precise dimensions, maintaining quality. The role requires operating guillotines, presses, drills, grinders, saws and bending machines, with MIG/TIG/MMA welding as needed.

The position is permanent, 40 hours per week, with overtime at 1.5x and a strong emphasis on health and safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication or metalworking environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specs.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and techniques.
• Experience with hand/power tools and fabrication machinery.
• NVQ Level 2/3 or apprenticeship in related discipline.
• Welding certifications (MIG, TIG, MMA).
• Forklift/overhead crane experience.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Measure, mark out, cut, bend, and shape metal materials.
• Assemble fabricated components using welding, bolting, riveting, and other methods.
• 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 specifications.
• Maintain a clean and safe workshop environment.
• Collaborate with welders, engineers and production teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Fabrication techniques

Welding knowledge

Measuring & marking

Hand and power tools

Teamwork

Health and safety

Problem solving

Independent worker

Material handling equipment

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication & Welding

Tools

Guillotine

Presses

Drills

Grinders

Saws

Bending machines

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