Senior Sheet Metal Fabricator — Precision Manufacturing Lead

Pale Blue Dot Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided for senior fabric

Year-end bonus (Swirl card)

Short-term accommodation assistance

Overtime pay time and a half

Job summary

Pale Blue Dot Recruitment in Castlebar is seeking a Senior Fabricator / Sheet Metal Worker to join a precision fabrication team. The role is based in a Castlebar workshop and requires strong hands-on fabrication experience to support pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.

The successful candidate will fabricate, weld, bend and assemble sheet metal components, read technical drawings and plan work to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in fabrication and/or sheet metal work.
• Strong practical skills in welding, cutting, forming and assembling metal components.
• Proven ability to read and work from technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience using fabrication machinery and associated hand and power tools.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to organise work effectively and meet production deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience supporting customers within the pharmaceutical sector.
• Experience with stock control or logistics within a production/manufacturing environment.
• Experience using CAD software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks or similar.
• Ability to produce basic hand sketches/drawings.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, cut, weld, bend and assemble sheet metal components to high precision standards.
• Interpret and work accurately from technical drawings, specifications and job requirements.
• Measure, mark and prepare materials for fabrication.
• Operate fabrication equipment and hand tools safely and effectively.
• Carry out welding, cutting, forming and assembly work as required.
• Plan, organise and prioritise work to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines.
• Inspect completed work to ensure required dimensions, tolerances and quality standards are achieved.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and management to resolve production issues.
• Maintain tools, equipment and the workshop environment in safe and efficient working order.
• Work in accordance with all relevant health, safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Welding

Reading technical drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Forklift licence

Job description

Pale Blue Dot Recruitment in Castlebar is seeking a Senior Fabricator / Sheet Metal Worker to join a precision fabrication team. The role is based in a Castlebar workshop and requires strong hands-on fabrication experience to support pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.

The successful candidate will fabricate, weld, bend and assemble sheet metal components, read technical drawings and plan work to meet production schedules.