Role Summary
We seek an experienced Fabricator to work on our day shift, supporting maintenance and operational requirements across the production facility.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements, as well as performing fabrication and welding tasks to support maintenance and operational needs.
This is a permanent full-time opportunity that requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.
Responsibilities:
* Perform fabrication and welding tasks to support maintenance and operational requirements.
* Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
* Manufacture, modify, and repair equipment and infrastructure in line with food safety and hygiene standards.
* Assist with equipment installations, stainless steel pipework, structural repairs, and custom component fabrication.
* Respond promptly to maintenance and repair needs to minimize disruption to production.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the site's infrastructure and equipment.
Requirements
To succeed in this role, you will need:
* A fabricator trade qualification (fabrication trade, boilermaker/welder trade).
* A safety mindset with a strong commitment to ensuring a safe work environment for yourself and others.
* Relevant experience in metal fabrication and welding (TIG/MIG), ideally within a food or meat processing environment.
* Skills in working with stainless steel fabrication and other materials commonly used in hygienic applications.
* A white card holder.
* Confined space tickets (desirable).
* Steam/Pressure vessel tickets (desirable).
* Ability to perform manual tasks in a cold environment for your full shift.
* Excellent attention to detail and an eye for quality.
* Ability to read and work from technical drawings, plans, or verbal instructions.
* Self-motivated with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
* Able to work independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced maintenance team.
* Flexibility to assist with urgent repairs or project work when required.
About You
Key Skills:
* Metal fabrication.
* Welding.
* Stainless steel fabrication.
* Metalworking.
* Hygiene standards.
* Food safety.
* Safety management.
* Teamwork.
* Problem-solving.