Your primary job will be to fabricate and weld truck bodies from pre-cut parts to detailed drawings.

What does good look like?

1. Efficiency: A good Fabricator should be able to work quickly and efficiently, meeting or exceeding productivity targets. They should have a strong understanding of the Fabrication process, be able to follow instructions accurately, and minimize errors or rework.
2. Quality: A good Fabricator takes pride in their work and consistently produces high-quality products. They pay attention to detail, follow quality control procedures, and ensure that all Fabricated parts meet the required specifications and standards.
3. Safety: Fabricating products in a factory setting often involves working with machinery and potentially hazardous materials. A good Fabricator prioritizes safety, follows safety protocols, and maintains a clean and organized work area to minimize the risk of accidents or injuries.
4. Teamwork: Fabricators often work as part of a team, collaborating with others to complete the Fabrication process. A good Fabricator communicates effectively, cooperates with team members, and contributes to a positive and productive work environment.
5. Adaptability: In a factory setting, tasks may vary, and production schedules may change. A good Fabricator is adaptable and can quickly switch between different tasks, adjust to new instructions or specifications, and meet changing production demands.

Prime Role and Duties:

• Working to the Fabrication build instructions to Fabricate and weld Beavertail trucks.
• Ensuring to work safely at all times and adhere to Company H&S requirements.
• Cutting and fabricating of steel parts
• Welding – Down hand, Vertical and Overhead.
• Ensure the housekeeping of the bay is to the required standard.
• Any other duties as requested by your line management

Requirements:

• Skilled in MIG welding.
• NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship in Fabrication and Welding.
• Good personal responsibility and awareness of safe working practices.
• Good knowledge of basic hand and power tools related to trade to ensure correct equipment is used for each individual task.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings
• Must be a reliable timekeeper.
• Physically fit.
• Alignment with Core Values:
  • Quality product and support – Your customer gets exactly what they require.
  • Seamless Collaboration (Teamwork):
    • Humble – Knows how best to serve the team, emphasises, and promotes the team over self.
    • Hungry – Strives to continue to learn, succeed and serve the company, self-motivated and diligent.
    • Smart – Has strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
  • Continuous improvement – Continually look for ways to do things better.
  • Communicate well – Everyone is kept in the loop with relevant information.

KPI’s:

• Daily progression percentage.
• 5s Housekeeping score.
• Truck throughput time