Due to continued growth, Unifabs is looking to recruit an experienced assembler who can work independently from technical drawings and, when needed, lead a small team on a job. You will plan the build, brief the team, keep quality and output on track, and sign off the finished work against the drawing.
Duties include:
- Read and interpret fabrication and assembly drawings (dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, BOMs)
- Plan the build sequence and organise the work for yourself and a small team
- Fit up, assemble and check sheet metal and steel parts to specification
- Guide and support team members, and check their work
- Report drawing errors, material shortages or delays early, before they become problems
- Keep the work area safe, and make sure the team follows safety rules
The role:
Full-time, Permanent
Day shift
07:30 – 16:30 Monday to Thursday
07:30 – 13.30 Friday
Full-time, 40 hours per week.
The candidate:
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Proven experience in fabrication or metal assembly
- Able to read technical drawings independently (essential)
- Experience leading, training or directing others (charge hand, supervisor or lead hand level)
- Good communicator who can give clear instructions and deal with problems calmly
- Takes ownership of quality and delivery dates
- Fluent enough in English to follow drawings, instructions and safety information
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