Sheet Metal Worker

Kohler (Rehlko); Loughborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days of Annual Leave

Private healthcare coverage

Career progression opportunities

Death in Service benefit

Comprehensive employee assistancep ro

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a skilled Metal Fabricator to craft high-quality metalwork for plenums, doors, manifolds and related components. The role requires MIG welding proficiency, ability to read designs, and a keen eye for detail in a busy fabrication environment.

You will inspect finished parts and support maintenance of workshop tools to ensure safe, efficient production. The job offers a hands-on position with opportunities for progression, a focus on safety, and potential overtime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in metal fabrication.
• Proficient in MIG welding, metal forming, cutting and finishing techniques.
• Strong understanding of metals, welding procedures and fabrication tools.
• Ability to produce precise, high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures in fabrication environments.

Responsibilities

• Metal fabrication of Plenums, Doors, Manifolds and other parts to exact specs.
• MIG welding to assemble, finish and inspect products.
• Interpret designs and drawings to ensure fabrication accuracy.
• Inspect finished products for structural integrity and quality.
• Maintain workshop tools and machinery for safe operation.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to troubleshoot fabrication challenges.
• Overtime: enhanced pay after 38 hours.

Skills

MIG welding

Metal fabrication

Design reading

Quality assurance

Equipment maintenance

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Key Responsibilities

• Metal Fabrication: Craft high-quality metalwork products with thickness between 1mm to 10mm, products would consist of Plenums, Doors, Manifolds, and others to exact specifications.
• Welding & Assembly: Utilise MIG welding techniques to assemble, finish, and inspect various metal products.
• Design Reading: Interpret designs, technical drawings, and specifications to ensure accuracy and precision in fabrication.
• Quality Assurance: Inspect finished products for structural soundness, quality, and adherence to design requirements.
• Equipment Maintenance: Regularly inspect and maintain workshop tools and machinery to ensure smooth operation and safety.
• Problem-Solving: Work collaboratively with designers, engineers, and fellow fabricators to troubleshoot design or fabrication challenges.
• Overtime: After 38 hours enhanced pay for overtime.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of experience in metal fabrication, preferably in an industrial/Structural setting.
• Skills: Proficient in MIG welding, metal forming, cutting, and finishing techniques.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of metals, welding procedures, and fabrication tools.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to produce precise, high-quality work with minimal supervision.
• Safety Focused: Comprehensive knowledge of health and safety procedures related to fabrication and workshop environments.

Preferred Qualities

• Experience with bespoke and custom metal fabrication projects
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Positive attitude and a keen interest in continuous learning and skills development
• Passion for traditional blacksmithing and modern fabrication techniques
• Keen to keep house keeping up to a high standard
• Carry out general workshop duties if required

What We Offer:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave in addition to bank holidays
• Private healthcare coverage
• Career progression opportunities
• Death in Service benefit
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Retention Bonus

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose-Creating an energy resilient world for a better future-and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.

Our Values

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