Metal Fabricator
Listed on 2026-09-13
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Manufacturing / Production
Fabrication, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
METAL FABRICATOR
Job Title: Metal Fabricator
Location: Peterlee, County Durham
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000(OTE - 50k)
Shift: Days
I'm working with a growing manufacturer looking to recruit an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator to join its production team. You'll be responsible for manufacturing high-quality sheet metal components from engineering drawings and specifications. The role will involve cutting, folding, forming, drilling and assembling a variety of metal products while ensuring all work meets the required quality standards and tolerances.
You'll use a range of fabrication equipment, including press brakes, guillotines and other workshop machinery. Depending on your experience, the role may also involve MIG and TIG welding, supporting proto@type work and contributing to improvements across the production process. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing business offering job security, ongoing training and a supportive working environment.
Sector - Manufacturing
Non-Negotiable Requirements of the Sheet Metal Fabricator- Previous metal fabrication experience.
- Ability to read and work accurately from engineering drawings.
- Experience operating fabrication machinery
- Confident measuring, marking out, cutting, folding and forming sheet metal.
- Able to produce components accurately and to tight tolerances.
- Health and safety conscious with a proactive approach.
- Experience working within a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Good attention to detail and quality standards.
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- MIG and/or TIG welding experience.
- Experience working with stainless steel, mild steel and aluminium.
- Relevant fabrication, welding or engineering qualification.
- Experience with CNC press brakes or other CNC fabrication machinery.
- Continuous improvement or proto@type manufacturing experience.
- A supportive production team and positive working environment.
- Excellent benefits package, including pension and onsite parking.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Long-term job security within a growing manufacturer.
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