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Fabricator – Plastics (Permanent Role)
Location: Slinfold Area
Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30 (30-minute break)
We are recruiting an experienced Fabricator to join a well-established manufacturing team. This role involves hands-on fabrication, assembly and finishing of plastic components used across a range of engineered products. Ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, values precision and takes pride in producing high-quality items.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication & Assembly
* Carry out hands-on fabrication as part of the production team.
* Fabricate, assemble, rework and repair plastic products using hand tools, power tools and machinery.
* Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and work orders.
* Mark out, cut and shape materials such as sheet plastics and fibreglass.
* Operate equipment including presses, forming machines and cutting tools.
* Trim, drill, countersink, grind and finish components to specification.
* Verify dimensions using micrometers, calipers and other precision instruments.
* Fit and assemble parts and hardware using jigs, fixtures and fasteners.
* Apply adhesives, tapes and foams for bonding processes.
* Repair or rework defective parts using various fabrication techniques.
Quality Control
* Ensure all work meets required quality standards.
Teamwork
* Work collaboratively with colleagues across the fabrication team.
* Assist with wider production tasks when needed.
Health & Safety
* Follow all Health & Safety procedures and working practices.
* Comply with current risk assessments and method statements.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Previous experience in plastic process vessel fabrication or similar plastic-fabrication environments.
* Full driving licence (advantageous for occasional off-site work).
* Forklift licence – desirable but not essential.
* Strong understanding of technical standards and fabrication codes.
* Confident decision-making, especially regarding safety and engineering risks.
* Good organisational, planning and time-management skills.
* Reliable, constructive team player with good communication and integrity.
* Numerate and able to interpret technical documentation.
What We’re Looking For
* Someone with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* A dependable individual with good punctuality and work ethic.
* A team-focused fabricator who takes pride in high-quality work.
Measures of Success
* Completing fabrication jobs on schedule to required quality levels.
* Maintaining good working relationships with colleagues and supervisors.
* Demonstrating strong personal organisation and reliabilityDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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