Fabricator / Fabrication Engineer               Whitstable, Kent.               £35-40k       

Working within a factory environment to produce high quality enclosures, using a range of skills and equipment.  SC clearance would be beneficial.  The company will apply for SC clearance for you if you’re not already.

Key responsibilities:          (E) Essential, (D) Desirable

Welding (E),        

CNC operation, (D)

fabrication (E),

soldering (D),

braising (D),

machinery and tooling (D).

The successful candidate will have the right mix of skills and/or experience, training will be given in areas where candidates have less or no experience.

• Fabrication of sheet metal, including punching, forming, and welding.

• Welding of light weight steel

• Work is varied, and you will be involved in all the stages of production of our products.

•  Be able to read and interpret drawings accurately

• Meet quality targets.

• Meet production targets and deadlines set by the production manager.

• Contribute to our aim of reducing waste levels.

• Improve efficiencies.

• Meet company quality requirements and follow operating procedures.

•  Work safely and follow health and safety rules, RAMS and SSOW. 

Always wear appropriate work wear/PPE.

•             Undertake training within given timeframes.

•  Follow company Health safety, quality, and environmental procedures.

Knowledge

• Minimum Level 3 (D) 2 (E) NVQ/ Indentured apprenticeship or equivalent in relevant skill

ie Fabrication and welding (E)

•             Demonstrate a good level of technical knowledge and processes (E)

•             Experienced in the use of the majority of the following: welder, router, circular bench saw, cross-cut saw, forklift, guillotine, grindmaster, polishing tools,  nail gun, spot welder, bandsaw, corner cropper, pemserter, brake press, power press, lathe, drills, milling machine, punch press, general hand tools. (D)

Skills

•             Good numeracy and literacy skills GCSE grade 4 or above or equivalent (D)

•             Ability to read engineering drawings (E)

Behaviours

•             Self motivation and willingness to learn         •             Be flexible and adaptable

•             Dependable & loyal                                            •             Strong work ethic

•             Show initiative                                                    •             Positive attitude

•             Take responsibility                                             •             Honesty and integrity