Window & Door Fabricator

Purpose of the position

Manufacturing aluminium windows and doors for leading manufacturer of architectural windows and doors in our Mildenhall factory. Understanding work orders, production schedules & assembly instructions to determine necessary specifications. Ensuring that the required parts are present and manufactured to meet quality control standards efficiently on time and within budget.

Day-to-day operations

• Manufacturing aluminium windows and doors from Schucal fabrication sheets
• Review samples, drawings or instructions to understand specifications of output
• Verifying dimensions and product specifications; marking cutting lines on materials
• Ensuring that all the required parts for assembly are present
• Ensuring that all parts are properly fitted, aligned and fixed securely
• Check output to ensure consistency with specifications and discard defects
• Plan the sequence of necessary actions for the completion of a job
• Ensuring that quality control standards are met
• Reporting and detailing product malfunctions
• Taking part in any necessary product development meetings
• Maintain a safe & clean workstation and perform routine machine maintenance and repair minor damages
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety standards and training protocols
• Attending any relevant training sessions as directed by line manager
• Other ad hoc duties as and when required and providing essential cover when other members of team are on leave

PERSONNEL SPECIFICATION – Window & Door Fabricator

Qualifications

Desirable 

• 3 GCSEs (Grade C & above) or equivalent including Mathematics
• Apprenticeship or vocational training preferred

Experience

Essential

• 2-3 years proven experience as an aluminium Window & Door Fabricator
• Ability to use precision tools (e.g. calipers) to take accurate measurements

Desirable

• Experience in the use of CNC machinery would be advantageous
• Prior knowledge of using hand, power tools & production machinery, as will be commonplace, training will be provided, as necessary
• Experience in using and / or programming manual, semi-automated or automated tools and machines (lathes, grinders etc)
• Proficiency of using double mitre saws, beading saws etc is highly preferable, but not essential as necessary training will be provided
• Working knowledge of safety protocols

Specialist Skills/Attributes

• Proficiency in operating heavy machinery
• Excellent coordination, eyesight, colour vision plus good dexterity & mechanical skills 
• Physical stamina, strength to lift heavier items and ability to perform repetitive tasks
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and safety
• Good organisational skills & ability to read drawings, schematics and manuals
• Can work on their own, as well as part of a team
• Helpful and approachable with a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Other

• Have a current full driving license
• Must have full access to transport to, from and during work
   

Location:          Mildenhall factory (Suffolk)
Job Type:          Full time (40 hours per week)
Benefits:           25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) | Pension Scheme & Healthcare (after 3-mth probation) 

If the above sounds of interest, please send through your application to include; covering letter, CV and salary expectations to careers@visionarch.co.uk