Lead Fabricator

**Lead Fabricator**

Bickerton, North Yorkshire

£15 - £16/hour

**About**

An opportunity to work with a highly reputable multi-disciplined manufacturing company working within the creative industries. This company work with high profile clients such as Google, The BBC, Amazon, Netflix, and governments, producing products fromOlympic Cauldrons to TV sets, or giant artworks and jaw-dropping structures. Their work can be seen around the world and falls into the theatre, TV set, ceremonies, art installations, architectural pavilions, and large-scale event categories. They pride themselveson being dedicated, hard-working, and innovative whilst providing excellent customer service for their clients and their complex designs.

**Information on the role**
- Support the department supervisor in welding and fabricating, ensuring a high standard on all projects
- Fabrication of mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium components
- Lead a team of fabricators, following day-to-day production plans
- Grind, Sand, Polish, and detail fabrications using hand power tools
- Liaise with the design and production teams, providing input into new ideas/designs
- Take the lead on a specific project working with other fabricators to take it from start to finish
- Work with little/no supervision when required
- Solve problems according to the day-to-day production plans
- Record all builds as complete by ensuring the internal database is checked off
- Communicate with department supervisors on relevant information e.g., job briefs, progress reports, and any issues/problems that arise
- Be flexible and assist other departments

**What we’d like from you**
- Previous fabrication and welding experience
- Proficiency in a variety of mechanical fitting techniques
- Knowledge of assembly/disassembly, fitting, and maintenance
- Comfortable reading engineering drawings
- Knowledge of hydraulics
- Strong communication and teamworking skills

**What’s in it for you**
- Company pension
- 28 days holiday
- Competitive salary