Trainee Fabricator/Welder

Company Overview

Safety Fabrications Ltd is a leading supplier of access and safety products - manufacturer of the Ascent™ product range of walkways, access ladders & stair units. We are committed to serving the needs of companies working at height across the UK, ensuring safety and reliability in all our products.

Summary

We are seeking the right person to join our production team at Safety Fabrications Ltd. In this role, you will be responsible for manufacturing our various products by working with in house technical drawings and adhering to quality procedures. Our key Products are manufactured both Aluminium and Steel to a high standard, which comply with CE standards.

Responsibilities

• Able to read and understand technical drawings.
• Review material allocated for fabricating assignment with specifications given on Bill of Material or drawings.
• Performs all necessary set-up operations preparatory to layout, cutting or bevelling and also for welding when related to the job assignment.
• Performs all layout operations relevant to the fabricating assignment, using tools as necessary whilst adhering to deadlines set out by your line manager.
• Performs all necessary burning, cutting and bevelling operations necessary to establish the correctness of length, bevel, and size of hole as relating to the job assignment. Does own chipping and removal of slag from burning or bevelling operations.
• Uses appropriate tools, fixtures or other devices that may be necessary to set up and align such fittings and align from drawings within required specifications and tolerances. Machinery and hand tools may include grinders, cutters, polishers, and wrenches (only equipment in which suitable training has been received should be used).
• Ensure health and safety of self and colleagues by adhering to the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and the Company’s own Health & Safety Policy.
• Always follow and adhere to Safety Fabrications policy and procedures.
• Carry out housekeeping duties in line with Company Policy and Safe Systems of Work. Duties will be varied and may include cleaning machinery, sweeping and cleaning the workshop area.
• Interpret customer requirements from project specification/drawings.

If you are a passionate and positive person, who is keen to learn/develop whilst contributing to a company dedicated to safety, we invite you to apply today at Safety Fabrications Ltd!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £28,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Reading technical/ engineering drawings: 1 year (preferred)
• Metal fabrication: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person