Fabricator

Company Details Confidential; The Municipal District of Carlow; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Details Confidential is seeking a skilled Fabricator in Ireland to cut, shape, assemble, and weld steel components for high quality structures in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, performing MIG welding, and fabricating to tight tolerances while complying with ISO standards and safety policies. You will collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure accurate, efficient output.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fabricator in manufacturing or engineering.
• Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings.
• Skilled in MIG welding and fabricating to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and fabrication plans.
• Fabricate steel components using cutting, grinding, drilling, forming, and welding processes.
• Assemble structural components ensuring accurate dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate equipment such as MIG/Stick welding machines, plasma cutters, saws, press brakes, rollers.
• Conduct weld preparation, finishing, and quality checks.
• Ensure welds meet internal quality standards and relevant codes.
• Inspect finished products for defects or deviations and complete rework when required.
• Adhere to quality procedures, ISO standards, and project specifications.
• Follow company safety policies, including PPE requirements, and collaborate with engineering and production teams.

Skills

Drawings interpretation

MIG welding

Measuring tolerances

Fabrication tools

Teamwork

Job description

Map Share/Print

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Our client is seeking a Fabricator who will be responsible for cutting, shaping, assembling, and welding metal components to produce high-quality steel structures, frames, and modular components in line with engineering drawings, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role supports high-volume manufacturing in a fast-paced environment, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistent product quality.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and work from technical drawings, blueprints, and fabrication plans.
• Fabricate steel components using cutting, grinding, drilling, forming, and welding processes.
• Assemble structural components ensuring accurate dimensions and tolerances.
• Operate equipment such as:MIG/Stick welding machinesPlasma cuttersSaws (band saw, chop saw)Press brakes and rollersGrinders and power toolsConduct weld preparation, finishing, and quality checks.
• Ensure welds meet internal quality standards and any relevant codes.
• Inspect finished products for defects or deviations.
• Complete rework where required.
• Ensure compliance with quality procedures, ISO standards, and project specifications.
• Adhere strictly to company safety policies, including PPE requirements.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and assembly teams.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Fabricator in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication and engineering drawings.
• Skilled in MIG welding.
• Competent in measuring, marking out, and working to tight tolerances.
• Experience using fabrication workshop tools and machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Sector: manufacturing

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]