Steel Fabricator

Matrix Recruitment Group; Enniscorthy; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Matrix Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Steel Fabricator for a well-established steel solutions provider in Wexford. You will interpret drawings, cut, form, weld, and assemble components to spec for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

Role involves operating band saws, drills, grinders, and plasma cutters, with a strong focus on quality and safety. Experience with mild and stainless steel is essential, and on-site collaboration with teams is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a structural or architectural steel fabrication role.
• Proficiency in MIG welding and fabrication from drawings.
• Experience working with mild steel and stainless steel in a workshop setting.
• Strong understanding of fabrication tools and safety procedures.
• Ability to work on bespoke, one-off projects with a high level of accuracy.
• Trade qualification in metal fabrication, welding, or equivalent is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Interpret fabrication drawings for structural and architectural steel components.
• Cut, form, weld, and assemble steelwork to project specifications using MIG and arc welding methods.
• Fabricate staircases, handrails, balustrades, mezzanine floors, and structural steel frames.
• Operate workshop machinery such as band saws, pillar drills, grinders, and plasma cutters.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure accuracy and finish meet client and safety standards.
• Liaise with workshop and site installation teams to ensure seamless production and delivery.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety protocols and workshop procedures.

Skills

MIG welding

Fabrication from drawings

Machine operation

Quality awareness

Safety procedures

Stainless steel fabrication

Education

Trade qualification in metal fabrication

Welding certification (desirable)

Tools

Band saws

Pillar drills

Grinders

Plasma cutters

Job description

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Our client is a well established specialist provider of high-quality structural and architectural steel solutions in Wexford. Due to continued growth on new projects the company is now expanding its technical team onsite and is seeking an experienced Steel Fabricator to join them in delivering bespoke steelwork for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.

YOUR NEW JOB :

• Interpret fabrication drawings for structural and architectural steel components.
• Cut, form, weld, and assemble steelwork to project specifications using MIG and arc welding methods.
• Fabricate staircases, handrails, balustrades, mezzanine floors, and structural steel frames.
• Operate workshop machinery such as band saws, pillar drills, grinders, and plasma cutters.
• Carry out quality checks to ensure accuracy and finish meet client and safety standards.
• Liaise with workshop and site installation teams to ensure seamless production and delivery.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety protocols and workshop procedures.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a structural or architectural steel fabrication role.
• Proficiency in MIG welding and fabrication from drawings.
• Experience working with mild steel and stainless steel in a workshop setting.
• Strong understanding of fabrication tools and safety procedures.
• Ability to work on bespoke, one-off projects with a high level of accuracy.
• Trade qualification in metal fabrication, welding, or equivalent is desirable.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced fabricator to join an established team of technical professionals working on key projects.

We are interested in experienced trade qualified candidates who are interested in a move in the Wexford area.