Senior Fabricator required!
Banbridge Full-Time 39 Hours per Week Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am – 3:00pm
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Senior Fabricator to join a busy offsite manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fabrication professional with strong leadership capabilities to play a key role in delivering high-quality pipework solutions while mentoring and supporting junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Fabricate pipework sections from engineering drawings to a high standard of quality and accuracy.
- Identify fabrication defects and implement corrective actions.
- Safely operate workshop machinery, tools, and fabrication equipment.
- Assist with workflow planning and prioritisation of workloads.
- Provide technical guidance on pipe fit-up, material selection, and fabrication techniques.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and team performance.
- Mentor and develop junior fabricators and pipefitters.
- Complete job cards and fabrication documentation accurately.
- Report drawing discrepancies, clashes, or missing information to supervisors and engineers.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.
Essential Requirements
- Experience in pipe fabrication using carbon steel and stainless steel.
- Experience mentoring and supporting the development of junior team members.
- Experience working within an offsite workshop or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of carbon steel and stainless-steel properties, contamination risks, handling, and storage requirements.
- Good understanding of safe working practices when using fabrication tools and equipment.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and adapt to changing production demands.
Desirable Criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding, Pipefitting, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a Senior or Lead Fabricator position.
- Strong background in manual pipe fitting.
- Experience applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Forklift Licence.
- CSCS Card.
What’s on Offer?
- Permanent, full-time opportunity.
- Early finish every Friday.
- Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects.
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression and development.
- Commitment to high safety and quality standards.
If you are an experienced fabricator looking to take the next step in your career with a forward-thinking manufacturing business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up-to-date CV via the “Apply” link
…