Job Ref: 215336171

Date: 2021-12-07 15:04:29

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Main Objective of a 'Solid Surface Fabricator’: to apply thermoforming technique to construct bespoke surfaces, for joinery and furniture items, within a busy workshop environment. To use a variety of workshop machinery and hand tools to ensure a quality finish to the item.

We require a solid surface fabricator to work alongside our existing team, who has meticulous attention to detail, and who will always see things through to completion. Someone who is honest, reliable, and confident with their tools.

Reporting to the workshop foreman the successful candidate will undertake the fabrication and installations of Corian and other solid surface materials. A good standard of skill and experience with solid surface fabrication materials, and/or joinery / shop fitting experience is essential.

*(In-house training/mentoring is provided)

*Local person preferred.

Basic Hours: 7am- 5pm Monday to Friday.

Overtime Rate: Mon-Fri (+ 1/3), Sat (+ ½), Sun (Double Time).

Key Responsibilities of a ‘Solid Surface Fabricator’:

* Work from 2D AutoCAD drawings to prepare, construct and manufacture joinery items to drawing specification. Items include but are not limited to, Reception Desks, Reception Feature Wall Panelling, Tea Point Worktops, Islands and Splashbacks (commercial kitchens), Vanity Units.

* Plan sequence of cutting or shaping operations to be performed.

* Create accurate cutting lists to coordinate with CNC operator to program.

* Consider appropriate joining methods and components for application.

* Work with internal teams to explore innovative construction methods and suitable materials.

* Use of machinery and hand powered tools (hand routers, random orbital sander, and panel saws).

* Fabricate solid surfaces from technical drawings, making templates and formers from working drawings.

* Fabricate surfaces from materials such as Corian, Duresein, Staron, construction grade ply, MDF and solid Timber products.

* Renovate, and repair joinery and traditional furniture.

* Prepare, sand, finish and assemble joinery and furniture to a high standard.

Essential Requirements of a ‘Solid Surface Fabricator’:

* Must be able to read measurements off 2D Auto CAD technical joinery drawings.

* Must be skilled/trained to fabricate solid surface materials for manufacture.

* Must be able to operate woodworking machinery and hand tools with confidence.

* Own full set of own hand tools; including chisel, block plane & electric drill. (can be built on)

* Knowledgeable of manufacturing/assembly techniques.

Desirable:

* CSCS Blue/Green Card

* Level 3 NVQ/ diploma in Bench Joinery or equivalent

Skills & Attributes of a 'Solid Surface Fabricator’:

* Mathematically skilled, with the ability to use basic measuring equipment accurately.

* A quick learner, who can maintain focus and a high level of accuracy, whilst under pressure and to tight deadlines.

* Can apply self-initiative to work independently as well as work well in a team.

* Well organized and works methodically, with good time management.

* Good verbal communication skills.

* Demonstrates Knowledge of joinery manufacturing techniques, common materials, components, and construction methods.

About Edward Williams Furniture Ltd.

We are a bespoke joinery & furniture manufacturer, successful at delivering sophisticated innovative joinery solutions, taking pride in commercial and corporate sectors, and with scope to reach out to high end hospitality market. We aid the workplace, creating functional environments and encouraging productive workspace. From office to site, we apply the same professional practice, whether the project is small shop fit-out or a complete ‘CAT B’ joinery fit-out

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