Aluminium Fabricator

We are looking for a diligent fabricator to manufacture our largely hand-crafted canal boat windows. Unless you are in the canal boat industry, chances are you will never have heard of us, but we are now celebrating our 46th year in business and are very well known in our industry. If you do not take great pride in crafting products, this isn't the job for you. We are a small team and won't carry slackers, so you'll need to be on your game pretty much all the time. Please note that whilst this role is working on aluminium windows, candidates with a carpentry background are encouraged to apply. Our products are very much handmade, therefore the role would suit someone that enjoys making things and seeing the end product.

Duties:

• Manufacture high quality boat windows by following a works order specific to each customer.
• Manufacture specialist windows following detailed manufacturing process specifications and works orders, achieving high quality and meticulous standards.
• Use both hand and motor tools to assist the window fabrication process.
• Quality check and clean all finished windows.
• Work as a team member to ensure deadlines are met.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in measurement, cutting and quality with a constant eye for detail.
• Keep the work area tidy and organised and maintain a clean housekeeping attitude.
• Participate in the continuous improvement processes operated in the manufacture of aluminium windows.
• Assist with the fitting of the windows on boats throughout the spring and summer.

Skills:

• Sound communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable with manual work, including lifting.
• Accuracy in measurements.
• The desire and pride to make hand crafted products.
• Dexterous and nimble fingered for assembly of small components.
• Confident using saws, drills and tape measures; carpentry experience is ideal.
• Reliable with the ability to work well under own initiative and unsupervised.
• Excellent attention to detail and good manual and mechanic skills.
• Willingness to learn with a drive to become skilled in the company's business.
• Good work ethic and a positive, professional manner.
• Flexible and able to cope with the changing needs of the business as it grows.

Benefits:

• Work for a small and friendly business that values their employees and their input.
• 28 days holiday per annum.
• Enjoy finishing at 13:30 on a Friday.
• Possibility to work paid overtime at peak times.
• Government pension scheme.

If you wish to apply for the role based in Birmingham, please submit your CV with an accompanying covering letter explaining how your relevant skills and experience make you an ideal candidate.