Fabricator

Based: Moira

Main Duties/Activities

The post holder will:

  • Interpret and understand work instructions including work packages and technical drawings
  • As part of a team or individually, assemble windows, unitised and stick curtain walling, roof-lights and doors to the required specifications as per system supplier’s requirements and good working practices
  • Operate workshop machinery, including overhead cranes saws, milling machines, grinders, crimpers, drills, computerised CNC Machining Centres and saws, tools and measuring equipment
  • Fabricate/bond panels & flashings and factory glazing of doors and windows
  • Check and inspect work, and complete quality documentation
  • Prepare all completed materials for dispatch to customer in line with standard operating procedures which are project specific
  • Keeps area clean, check equipment and encourage others to do the same
  • Operate as part of the pre-production facility team if and when required, completing duties to include taping, kitting and issuing accessories and metal, checking materials in and out and quality checking
  • Other duties as may be reasonably required commensurate with the jobholder’s level in the company

Other responsibilities

  • Work within the frameworks laid down by the ISO 9001 and ISO14001 systems. Be aware of and adhere to quality documents, advise quality manager of amendments required.
  • Ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained as specified by the Health and Safety Consultant and Internal Coordinator and the Health & Safety at Work (NI Order) 1978
  • Work as part of a team and maintain a harmonious working environment. Be aware of and adhere to requirements of the company culture – vision and values in all people, interactions and morale both inside and outside the company.

Person Specification

/ Essential / Desirable
Educational Attainments / GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent) at Grade C or above
Experience and Job Training / Previous experience as an aluminium fabricator/assembler with factory based work experience including fabrication of aluminium windows/curtain walling/shopfronts
Understanding of H&S requirements within a work shop environment
Experience of operating work shop machinery
Experience of quality systems and processes / Manual Handling/Lifting Equipment experience
Previous experience in a metal manufacturing environment using CNC machining
Previous joinery experience
Experience of “Lean manufacturing” processes
Special Aptitudes / Good verbal communication skills
Ability to work on own initiative while contributing effectively to a team environment
Ability to read, understand and follow written and verbal instructions
Ability to read and work from engineering drawings
Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlineswith a minimum of supervision