Fabrication Team Lead in Stockport

Fabrication Team Leader

Up to 45000 salary DoE

Funded leadership training and qualifications

Leading manufacturer of critical components

Part of a large group

Job Purpose

Join a market leading component manufacturer as a Fabrication Team Leader supplying critical components into Water Wastewater Oil & Gas and Fire Protection. Carry out fabrication operations with precision and efficiency ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery of fabricated fittings. This will suit a driven team leader who has implemented processes and led teams in a manufacturing / engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform fabrication operations on heavy duty sheet metal mild / stainless steel aluminium brass to a high standard ensuring consistency and quality across all components
• Support customer delivery targets by maintaining timely completion of components
• Maintain excellent product quality throughout the fabrication process
• Read and interpret technical drawings to understand fabrication requirements

Assist with fabrication tasks including

• MIG weld tacking seam welding and grinding (as needed)
• Rolling of flat bar and T bar
• Operating guillotine and auto-feed saw
• Using punch press and radial arm drill
• Work collaboratively and respectfully with colleagues
• Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a fabrication role within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Team leadership and coordinating a team of fabricators to drive productivity and KPIs
• Strong background in fabricating heavy-duty sheet metal
• Ability to read and work from technical drawings
• Competence in operating metalworking machinery
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 35000 – 45000