Semi-Skilled Fabrication Operative

Interaction Recruitment Group; Cottenham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a Semi-Skilled Fabrication Operative for a busy sheet metal workshop in Cottenham, Cambridge. The role is based on a 40-hour week, Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, with pay at £16.00-£17.00 per hour depending on experience.

You will assist with CNC punching, press brake and folding, basic welding, grinding and finishing, following engineering drawings and maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fabrication, sheet metal or engineering workshop.
• Basic knowledge of punching, folding or welding processes.
• Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Good practical and mechanical ability.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible with duties.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with CNC punching machinery.
• Operating or assisting with press brake and sheet metal folding equipment.
• Carrying out basic welding and fabrication duties.
• Grinding, deburring and finishing metal components.
• Using hand tools and workshop machinery.
• Assisting with general assembly and production work.
• Working with sheet metal components.
• Following engineering drawings and instructions where required.
• Checking finished products for quality.
• Supporting different areas of the fabrication workshop.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Sheet metal workshop

Workshop tools

Mechanical ability

Welding basics

Team player

Independent worker

Flexible duties

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop equipment

CNC punching

Press brake

Job description

Semi-Skilled Fabrication Operative

Location: Cottenham, Cambridge
Pay Rate: £16.00 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience
Job Type: Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
Working Week: 40 hours

About the Role

Interaction Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Semi-Skilled Fabrication Operative to join an established manufacturing company based in Cottenham, Cambridge.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience in a sheet metal fabrication or engineering workshop who is looking for a varied, hands-on position.

We are not looking for a fully skilled fabricator or coded welder. Instead, we are looking for someone with a good basic understanding of fabrication processes who is confident using workshop machinery and happy to get involved in different areas of production.

The ideal candidate will have some experience in punching, folding, welding or general sheet metal work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with CNC punching machinery.
• Operating or assisting with press brake and sheet metal folding equipment.
• Carrying out basic welding and fabrication duties.
• Grinding, deburring and finishing metal components.
• Using hand tools and workshop machinery.
• Assisting with general assembly and production work.
• Working with sheet metal components.
• Following engineering drawings and instructions where required.
• Checking finished products for quality.
• Supporting different areas of the fabrication workshop.
• Maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in a fabrication, sheet metal or engineering workshop.
• Basic knowledge of punching, folding or welding processes.
• Experience using hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Good practical and mechanical ability.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable, hardworking and flexible with duties.

Desirable Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• CNC punching or punch press machinery.
• Press brake operating or sheet metal folding.
• Basic MIG or TIG welding.
• CNC plasma cutting.
• Powder coating.
• Grinding, deburring and metal finishing.
• General fabrication and assembly.

You do not need experience in all of these areas. Candidates with some relevant workshop experience who are willing to learn will be considered.

Working Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday
• 7:00am - 3:30pm
• 40 hours per week
• £16.00 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience
• Annual salary equivalent: £33,280 - £35,360 based on 40 hours per week

The Ideal Candidate

We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked as:

• Semi-Skilled Fabrication Operative
• Sheet Metal Operative
• Workshop Operative
• Production / Fabrication Operative
• Press Brake Operator
• CNC Machine Operator
• Engineering Operative
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