Workshop Foreman / Site Foreman / Senior Fabricator

A Workshop Foreman / Site Foreman / Senior Fabricator is required for a fabrication manufacturing company based in Wolverhampton. Duties include leading a team of up to 8 welder/fabricators whilst undertaking duties of general fabrication and welding of stainless/mild steel tanks & pipework. The position is a temporary contract with a view to permanent after 13 weeks. Working hours are 8am – 4:30 mon to thurs, with a 3:30pm finish on Friday. rate of pay is negotiable dependent on experience.

Full duties include –

Leading and motivating a team of up to 8 welder / fabricators on the shop floor
Performing general fabrication and TIG welding of stainless & Mild steel process tanks
Control of consumables and spares required
Overseeing projects from start to finish to ensure they meet production targets
Monitor staff performance, timekeeping, attendance and timesheets
Assist with production planning, and pricing of raw materials
Control of goods in and out
Ensuring all site health & safety procedures are met and adhered to

Suitable applicants MUST have either team leader or senior experience within a fabrication workshop, and have an extensive knowledge / background in steel fabrication and welding techniques, especially within pressure vessels/tanks or pipework. Must also have excellent communication skills, PC/Literacy/Numeracy skills. Any certificates within Health & Safety, Overhead Crane, First Aid or Abrasive Wheel use is advantageous.

The position will start as a temporary contract with a view to permanent after 13 weeks for the right person.

Hourly rate for the position is between £14.4 – £16.8+ per hour, but is negotiable dependent on experience.
ASC Connections is a leading recruitment business specialising within areas of both technical and business services.
We operate as an employment business or an employment agency for all temporary and permanent roles respectively.