Metal Fabricator

Pioneer Selection; Peterlee; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Long-term job security

Job summary

Pioneer Selection is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator to join a growing manufacturing team in Peterlee. You will manufacture high‑quality sheet metal components from engineering drawings, cutting, folding, forming, drilling and assembling while meeting tight tolerances.

The role uses fabrication equipment such as press brakes and guillotines, with potential MIG/TIG welding depending on experience. The position offers a stable days shift, strong training, and long‑term career prospects

Qualifications

• Previous metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
• Experience operating fabrication machinery.
• Able to produce components accurately and to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture sheet metal components from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Cut, fold, form, drill and assemble metal products to quality standards.
• Operate fabrication equipment including press brakes and guillotines.
• Support prototype work and contribute to process improvements.

Skills

Reading drawings

Fabrication experience

Attention to tolerances

Teamwork

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Guillotine

Press brakes

Workshop machinery

Job description

Metal Fabricator

Job Title: Metal Fabricator

Location: Peterlee, County Durham

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000(OTE - 50k)

Shift: Days

I'm working with a growing manufacturer looking to recruit an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator to join its production team. You'll be responsible for manufacturing high-quality sheet metal components from engineering drawings and specifications. The role will involve cutting, folding, forming, drilling and assembling a variety of metal products while ensuring all work meets the required quality standards and tolerances.You'll use a range of fabrication equipment, including press brakes, guillotines and other workshop machinery. Depending on your experience, the role may also involve MIG and TIG welding, supporting prototype work and contributing to improvements across the production process. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering job security, ongoing training and a supportive working environment.

Sector - Manufacturing

Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Sheet Metal Fabricator

• Previous metal fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
• Experience operating fabrication machinery
• Confident measuring, marking out, cutting, folding and forming sheet metal.
• Able to produce components accurately and to tight tolerances.
• Requirements for the Sheet Metal Fabricator Health and safety conscious with a proactive approach.
• Experience working within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Good attention to detail and quality standards.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Requirements for the Sheet Metal Fabricator

• MIG and/or TIG welding experience.
• Experience working with stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium.
• Relevant fabrication, welding or engineering qualification.
• Experience with CNC press brakes or other CNC fabrication machinery.
• Continuous improvement or prototype manufacturing experience.

The Sheet Metal Fabricator Will Benefit From A supportive production team and positive working environment.

• Excellent benefits package, including pension and onsite parking.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Long-term job security within a growing manufacturer.