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Fabricator
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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced fabricator with experience with oxy-fuel burning to join our clients repair team. This client is specialising in the manufacture and repair of excavator buckets and related heavy-duty attachments. The successful candidate will work with mild steel plate to fabricate components and assemblies in line with engineering drawings and quality standards. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong fabrication skills and a solid background in heavy steelwork. The oxy-fuel burning and gouging is used to remove wear parts for replacements to be fit.
Key Responsibilities:
- p>Remove and replace wear parts on excavator buckets and associated components from mild steel, working with material thicknesses typically ranging from 8mm to 40mm.
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Read and interpret technical/engineering drawings, ensuring work is carried out accurately and to specification.
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Carry out plating, cutting, and forming tasks using a variety of manual and powered tools and equipment.
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Ensure correct alignment, fit-up, and weld preparation of bucket components.
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Maintain high standards of health & safety, housekeeping, and PPE use in the workshop.
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Conduct visual inspections and basic quality checks during and after fabrication.
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Collaborate with welders, machinists, and team leaders to ensure timely and efficient production.
Skills & Experience Required:
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Proven experience in heavy fabrication or plating, ideally within construction or plant equipment manufacturing.
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Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
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Proficient in the use of MIG/MAG welding techniques and confident working with mild steel.
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Experience operating overhead cranes and forklifts (desirable – training can be provided).
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Excellent attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
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Ability to work independently or as part of a team under minimal supervision.
Qualifications:
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Time-served apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Fabrication & Welding / Plating / Engineering (preferred).
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Overhead crane or forklift license (desirable but not essential).
Hours & Pay:
- li>Day Shift - 40 hours over 5 days - £14.64 PAYE or £9.00 CIS
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