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Fabricator

Engineering • Telford, WestMidlands TF3, United Kingdom • Full-time
AI Job Summary
  • Demonstrated experience working in a fabrication environment, including reading and interpreting technical drawings.
  • Proven MIG welding experience.
  • Good understanding of bend allowances, tolerances, and material behaviour to achieve accurate results.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Apprentice

Pay Rate

£28,000 GBP – £35,000 GBP (Annum)

Description

Fabricator

Full-Time | Permanent | Early Finish Fridays!

We’re looking for a highly motivated and technically capable Fabricator to join our manufacturing team, supporting the build of investment casting systems and equipment in a quality-driven production environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Reading and interpreting technical and engineering drawings to manufacture sheet metal components
  • Forming and bending sheet metal and applying correct bend allowances
  • Carrying out MIG, TIG, or spot welding as required
  • Ensuring finished components meet dimensional tolerances and quality standards
  • Completing fabrication tasks to a high standard with minimal rework.
  • Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment
  • Supporting wider production activities as directed by the Fabrication Supervisor or Manufacturing Manager

What We’re Looking For

  • Demonstrated experience working in a fabrication environment
  • Must have a good understanding of bend allowance, tolerances and material behaviour to achieve accurate results and the ability to calculate them.
  • Proven MIG welding experience
  • Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
  • NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Fabrication & Welding (or equivalent) preferred

What’s In It For You

  • Start your weekend sooner with an early finish every Friday!
  • 37.5 hours per week: Mon – Thurs 07:30 – 16:30, Fri 07:30 – 12:00
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
  • Life Assurance Scheme (4 x salary)
  • Tool allowance scheme
  • Optional overtime available
  • Opportunities for ongoing learning and development
  • Supportive, team-focused working environment

Company Overview

VA Technology has grown from a specialist UK engineering company into a global leader in automated shell manufacturing systems. Our heritage is built on technical excellence, innovation, and a deep understanding of the investment casting industry. Today, with facilities in the UK, USA and China, we support global investment casting foundries with advanced shellroom technology and have become a supplier of choice.