Sheet Metal Worker

Direct People Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Wrexham is seeking a skilled Fabricator / Welder to assist in the manufacture of steel frames and sheet metal fabrication. The role involves evaluating drawings, operating machinery, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates must have experience with stainless steel and aluminium, proficiency in TIG, MMA, and MIG welding, and the ability to work unsupervised. This position offers a pay rate of £14.00 - £16.00 per hour, with additional pay for weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience of fabricating and welding on stainless steel and aluminium.
• Be able to TIG, MMA & MIG weld to a good standard, preferably previously coded.
• The ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and interpret drawings for preparation of the manufactured product.
• Operate band saw, guillotine, spot welder, punch and press brake safely.
• Communicate with suppliers and colleagues in a professional manner.

Skills

Welding (TIG, MMA, MIG)

Fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Using dimensional measuring equipment

Education

Relevant qualifications or training in Sheet Metal Fabrication / Welding

Time served apprenticeship in relevant engineering

Tools

Press brake

Punch press

Guillotine

Band saw

Spot welder

Job description

Rate: £14.00 - £16.00 an hour, plus time and half Saturdays and £25.00 an hour Sundays

Key Words: Sheet Metal, MIG, TIG, Stainless Steel, Steel, Press, Punch, Mark out, Cut

Job Purpose:To assist in the manufacture of fabricating and welding steel frames, structures, sheet metal fabrication and other miscellaneous duties

The successful Fabricator / Welder / Sheet Metal Worker day to day duties will include:

• Evaluate and interpret drawings, sketches and other data to be used in the preparation of the product to be manufactured, carrying out dimensional inspection prior to welding.
• Highlight and communicate any minor faults which may arise which may cause delay to production
• Ensure work is carried out to exact tolerances
• Ensure all operating conditions are correct before commencing manufacture
• Operate the band saw, guillotine, spot welder, punch and press brake machines in a safe manner.
• Undertake internal inspection of all completed jobs prior to despatch to main site
• Ensure that all necessary documentation is completed promptly, accurately and is despatched with the finished components.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area and store scrap material appropriately on a daily basis.
• Ensure that machines are left in a clean and safe condition
• Assist colleagues with problems that arise offering practical and appropriate solutions.
• Communicate with suppliers and colleagues in a professional, competent and courteous manner.
• Adhere to H&S policies/ procedures and carry out all activities in a safe and responsible manner.

To be suitable for this Fabricator / Welder / Sheet Metal Worker role you must have the following experience / characteristics:

• Must have previous experience of fabricating and welding on stainless steel and aluminium.
• Be able to TIG, MMA & MIG weld to a good standard, preferably previously coded.
• Ideally will be time served / served apprenticeship in relevant engineering / sheet metal / fabrication environment.
• Relevant qualifications or training in Sheet Metal Fabrication / Welding.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and use dimensional measuring equipment to measure fabricated parts.
• The ability to work unsupervised.
• Previous experience of operating press brake, punch press and guillotine would be desirable.

Key Words: Fabricator, Welder, Sheet Metal Worker, Fabrication, MIG, TIG, MMA, Stick, Plasma, Structural Steel, Sheetmetal, Press Brake, Punch Press, Guillotine, Pressbrake, Band Saw, Spot Welder, Manufacturing, Production, Building Materials, wrexham

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