Senior Fabricator: Precision Welding & Metalwork

Staffline; Caldicot; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline in Caldicot is seeking a Fabricator to join the fabrication workshop. The role involves reading drawings, measuring and shaping metal, and assembling components using welding and fastening methods.

A permanent position with a 40-hour week and a 07:00–16:00 (Mon-Thu) / 07:00–13:00 (Fri) schedule, with overtime at 1.5x. You will operate guillotines, presses, drills, grinders, saws, and bending machines, and perform MIG/TIG/MMA welding as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in fabrication or metalworking environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical 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.
• Understanding of health and safety procedures within a workshop environment.
• Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication and Welding, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Welding certifications (MIG, TIG, MMA).
• Forklift, overhead crane, or lifting equipment experience.

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

Read drawings

Hand tools

Fabrication processes

Quality focus

Health & safety

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Fabrication & Welding or related

Tools

Guillotines

Presses

Drills

Grinders

Saws

Bending machines

Job description

Staffline in Caldicot is seeking a Fabricator to join the fabrication workshop. The role involves reading drawings, measuring and shaping metal, and assembling components using welding and fastening methods.

A permanent position with a 40-hour week and a 07:00–16:00 (Mon-Thu) / 07:00–13:00 (Fri) schedule, with overtime at 1.5x. You will operate guillotines, presses, drills, grinders, saws, and bending machines, and perform MIG/TIG/MMA welding as required.