Aluminium Fabricator - #1729060

Were looking for a diligent fabricator, to manufacture our largely hand-crafted canal boat windows.

Unless youre in the canal boat industry, chances are youll never have heard of us, but we are now celebrating our 46th year in business are very well known in our industry.

Want to know what we do? There are some short videos on our YouTube channel that explains things in more detail. If you do not take great pride in crafting products this isnt the job for you. Were a small team and wont carry slackers so youll 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

Whilst still being relatively small and family run, the company is extremely successful in what they do and are keen to bring on ambitious individuals to support their plans for future growth. The main responsibility of the Aluminium Window Fabricator will be to manufacture high quality boat windows, once formed, prepped and coated, by following a works order, specific to each customer. Additional duties will include, but not be limited to:

• To manufacture specialist windows following detailed manufacturing process specifications and works orders, having regard to achieving the high quality and meticulous standards that are required.
  
  

Using both hand and motor tools to assist the window fabrication process.

• To quality check and clean all finished windows.
• To work as a team member to ensure deadlines are met.
• To ensure accuracy and consistency in measurement, cutting and quality with a constant eye for detail.
• To be responsible for keeping the work area tidy and organised and have a clean house keeping attitude.
• To participate in the continuous improvement processes operated in the manufacture of aluminium windows.
• To be prepared to assist with the fitting of the windows on boats, throughout the spring and summer.
  
  

Skills

To be considered for the role of Aluminium Window Fabricator you must have sound communication skills and strong interpersonal skills. You must also be comfortable with manual work as there will be a fair bit of lifting in this role. In addition, the following key skills and qualities are desirable:

Accuracy in measurements

The desire and pride to make hand crafted products

Be 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

Have excellent attention to detail and good manual and mechanic skills

Must be willing to learn with a drive to becoming skilled in the companys business

Must have a good work ethic and a positive, professional manner

Be flexible and happy to cope with the changing needs of the business as it grows

The successful Aluminium Window Fabricator will receive the following benefits:

Work for a small and friendly business who value their employees and their input

28 days holiday per annum

We 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 of Aluminium Window Fabricator based in Birmingham, please submit your CV with an accompanying covering letter explaining how your relevant skills and experience make you an ideal candidate.