Metal Fabricator

365 People; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

365 People Ltd. are partnering with a Leicester-based metal fabrication company to recruit a skilled Fabricator/Welder. You will join a close-knit, fast-paced team producing aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel fabrications from drawings.

The role involves reading job sheets, setting up machines, welding to high standards (MIG/TIG), and ensuring quality while adhering to health and safety guidelines. Monday to Friday, 7am-3:30pm with occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• A good level of experience in fabrication.
• Excellent attention to detail and adherence to quality standards.
• Positive, can-do attitude with the ability to work under pressure.
• Reliable, honest, and able to work independently.
• Good problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Willingness to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate products from aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel from job sheets and drawings.
• Interpret engineering drawings to accurately execute fabrication projects.
• Operate machines such as pillar drills, circular saws, band saws, guillotines, and folders.
• Use hand and electrical tools and conduct checks to identify defects.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment and uphold health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Reliable

Problem solving

initiative

Tools

Pillar drills

Circular saw

Band saw

Guillotine

Folder

Tape measure

MIG welding

TIG welding

Job description

365 People are recruiting on behalf of our client based in Leicester, we are looking for a skilled Fabricator/Welder to join their Metal Shop team. Job Description:As a Fabricator, you will play a key role within a close-knit, highly skilled, and fast-paced team, producing a range of fabrications from aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel. Your responsibilities will predominantly include working from job sheets and drawings to fabricate bespoke metal products to a very high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Working from job sheets and drawings to produce a range of products and fabrications from aluminium, mild steel, and stainless steel
• Fabrication of bespoke requirements to a very high standard
• Interpreting engineering drawings and job sheets to accurately execute fabrication projects
• Usage of machines such as pillar drills, circular saws, band saws, guillotines, and folders
• Using a range of hand and electrical tools
• Conducting checks on fabricated components to identify and rectify any defects or inconsistencies
• Collaborating with the engineering and production teams to meet project deadlines and quality standards
• Maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition, reporting any issues promptly
• Working to strict health and safety guidelines and procedures

Requirements

• A good level of experience in fabrication
• Great attention to detail
• Positive, can-do attitude
• Strong and enthusiastic
• Friendly, with a good sense of humour
• Ability to deal with high pressure and demands
• Able to work using own initiative
• Reliable, trustworthy, and honest
• Good problem-solving skills
• Flexibility to work overtime as required

Hours

Monday to Friday 7am - 3.30pm

Beneficial Skills / Knowledge

• Good knowledge/experience in fabrication of aluminium and mild steel
• Understanding of the BS EN 1090-2 standard for mild steel fabrications
• TIG welding experience
• MIG welding experience with mild steel and aluminium
• Good fettling skills
• Able to read a tape measure in millimetres
• Good mathematical skills
• Experience welding thicknesses ranging from 3mm – 25mm