Plater / Welder Fabricator

Challenge - TRG Recruitment Limited; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in Sutton-in-Ashfield seeks an experienced Plater/Welder Fabricator. The role pays £16.22 per hour and offers a path to a permanent contract after 12 weeks. You will be responsible for performing plating and fabrication operations on various metals while ensuring quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong technical skills, and the ability to work unsupervised. Opportunities for overtime are available.

Qualifications

• Time-served plater/welder fabricator.
• Confident working from technical drawings.
• Experience with bespoke products.

Responsibilities

• Perform plating and fabrication operations to a high standard.
• Support customer delivery targets.
• Maintain excellent product quality.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.

Skills

Previous experience in a plater/fabrication role

Team leadership

Strong background in mild and stainless steel

Ability to read technical drawings

Competence in operating metalworking machinery

Attention to detail

Job description

• Plater / Welder Fabricator Required
• Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17
• £16.22 per hour, paid weekly in arrears
• Temp to Perm - Gain a Permanent Contract after 12 weeks in post!
• Developmental Role - Learn more skills on the job!

CTRG: Mansfield Hub are working in partnership with a leading manufacturer based in Sutton-in-Ashfield to recruit for an experienced Plater / Welder Fabricator to join their team.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform plating and fabrication operations on heavy duty sheet metal, mild/stainless steel, aluminium, brass to a high standard, ensuring consistency and quality across all components
• Support customer delivery targets by maintaining timely completion of components
• Maintain excellent product quality throughout the fabrication process
• Read and interpret technical drawings to understand fabrication requirements

Assist with fabrication tasks including:

• MIG weld tacking, seam welding, and grinding (as needed)
• Rolling of flat bar and T bar
• Operating guillotine and auto-feed saw
• Using punch press and radial arm drill
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a plater/fabrication role within a manufacturing environment
• Team leadership and coordinating a team of platers and fabricators to drive productivity and KPIs
• Strong background in working with mild steel and stainless steel
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Competence in operating metalworking machinery
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance

The role will involve following technical drawings to fabricate.

Candidate Requirements

• Time-served plater / welder fabricagtor
• Confident working from technical drawings
• Able to take a product from start to finish
• Experience working on bespoke products
• Able to work unsupervised and using own initiative

Hours of Work

• Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm
• Fridays 7.30am - 1.30pm.
• Regular overtime available.

Rate of Pay

£16.22 per hour, paid weekly in arrears.

HOW TO APPLY

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