Welder / Fabricator Second Shift

Welder/Fabricator – Second Shift

Purpose of the Job

We are seeking a skilled Fabricator to join our team in Nottinghamshire. Responsible to the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative for the fabrication assembly, including welding, sanding ensuring a quality product to the standard manufacture tolerances.

Responsibilities

  • To adhere to the Job Pack information, including signing Job Pack forms.
  • To refer to and follow the Company Personnel Instructions where appropriate.
  • To remain on the job in a productive role.
  • To assist the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative.
  • To give guidance and support to sub-contractors.
  • To discuss opportunities to increase productivity with the Works Supervisor and Lead Operative.
  • To inform Works Supervisor and Lead Operative of any urgently required equipment.
  • To inform Works Supervisor and Lead Operative of any concerns regarding parts/build/people/equipment.
  • To effectively maintain the tidiness, safety and cleanliness of the work Areas.
  • Working closely with the Manufacturing Team, Works Supervisor, Lead Operatives other Works Operatives and in addition the Applications Engineers, Contracts Engineer and Fabrications Manager at all times.

Qualifications

  • Proven Competency in MIG/MAG welding and Fabrication experience
  • Strong understanding of sheet metal work
  • Ability to read engineers drawings

Working hours:

Second Shift – 37.5 hrs

16:00 – 02:30 Monday – Wednesday

16:00 – 00:00 Thursday

Please note there will be an initial training period on days.

Closing date: ongoing due to growth

Benefits for Welder/Fabricator:

  • 4 day working week – premium rate paid
  • 24 days holiday pro-rata
  • Family owned, successful & growing company
  • Progressive pay scale
  • Generous overtime rates
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • BUPA Private Medical Care & 24/7 GP Access
  • Death in service benefit
  • Company Sick pay
  • Company Pension

Please email with CV to eryan@afswitchgear.co.uk

Apprentices Team Building Day

Apprentices Team Building Day

 Apprentices Team Building Day

Year 1 Apprentices – Team Building Day 👏🏼

Our Year 1 Apprentices recently took part in a fantastic team-building day designed to strengthen collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, led by Hard Days Knight, Peak District. 🤝

Working in three teams along with their mentors, they set out to design and build their own rafts using poles and barrels before putting them to the test on the water. What followed was a great mix of teamwork, creativity, and laughter — with a few unexpected splashes along the way! 🛢️💦🦆

Everyone showed real determination and team spirit, from the initial build through to paddling their rafts around the course and even braving the chilly water. After dismantling their creations, the group warmed up with a well-earned meal and plenty of smiles all round. 🥶 🥣

A brilliant day of teamwork, resilience, and fun — and a great milestone early in their apprenticeship journey.