Fabricator

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METAL FABRICATOR / MECHANICAL WORKSHOP TECHNICIAN Beara Iron Works – Eyeries, West Cork, Ireland We are looking for a practical, mechanically minded person to join our small fabrication and repair workshop in West Cork. This is a varied job – not just welding. Our work includes: Structural steel fabrication to EN 1090 standards Steel and stainless-steel fabrication MIG and MMA welding Marine and fishing vessel repairs Plant and machinery repairs Hydraulic repairs Boat trailer manufacture and repairs Cutting, drilling, grinding and fitting Repairing and modifying machinery and structures General mechanical and workshop repairs We are a CE-certified structural steel fabrication company, and our work ranges from structural steel projects to marine repairs and machinery maintenance. The person we're looking for You do not need to be a qualified welder. What matters most to us is that you are a practical, mechanically minded person who enjoys fixing and making things. You should ideally: Have some welding experience Be confident using hand and power tools Understand basic mechanical systems Be able to dismantle and rebuild machinery Be able to measure, cut, drill and fit steel Be able to look at a problem and work out how to repair or modify it Be comfortable working on different types of equipment Be able to work independently Take pride in doing a good job Be willing to learn new skills Experience in metal fabrication, agricultural machinery, plant machinery, marine work, mechanical repairs, engineering or similar trades would be an advantage. Practical ability and experience are more important to us than formal qualifications. Life in West Cork We are located in Eyeries on the Beara Peninsula, right beside the Atlantic coast. The area is ideal for someone who enjoys the outdoors, with excellent opportunities for sea fishing, boating, hiking and exploring the coast. If fishing is your hobby, this is a particularly good place to live – the coast is right on your doorstep. Accommodation can be arranged near the workplace. You will be working in a workshop where every day is different. Rather than doing the same job every day, you will get the opportunity to work on structural steel, boats, machinery, fabrication and mechanical repairs. If you are the type of person who enjoys welding, fixing machinery, working with tools and figuring out how things work, we'd like to hear from you. Please send us a CV or a short description of your experience and the type of work you have done.