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Metal Fabricator

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    O Carroll Engineering
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    Ref: #JOB-2423285
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    UNIT 2A, Killarney Bus & Tech, Killarney, Co. Kerry, V93 PH3K
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    No of positions: 2
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    17.82 - 20.31 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 03 Dec 2025
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    Closing On: 31 Dec 2025

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O’Carroll Engineering is an innovative, off-site modular engineering steel fabrication specialist. Established in 1990 we combine a highly skilled workforce with technologically advanced and digital fabrication methods to produce efficient-install solutions to industrial and construction markets. Specialists in modular walkways and access systems, stairs and modular apartment balconies. 

O’Carroll Engineering is offering an opportunity to join our 165+ strong, highly skilled team and be a part of an innovative, technology-driven, industry-leading manufacturer. Our team members are at the core of our growth and we endeavour to strike the best possible work-life balance along with training and advancement opportunities to ensure we challenge and motivate employees.
Located in one of Ireland's most vibrant and scenic towns Killarney, we are proud that the majority of our staff have over five years of service with us. 

We are expanding our innovative, award-winning team and currently seeking a Metal Fabricator.

The Metal Fabricator is part of the team of Fabrication Technicians, Metal Fabricators and Welders who fit and weld steel components. The Metal Fabricator will primarily work from technical drawings to fabricate, fit and tack weld competent parts before the item is moved on for welding. The role will require the fabrication of components using a jig.

The Metal Fabricator will work under the direction of the workshop supervisors to produce components to the standard required. The Metal Fabricator is responsible for checking that their work is produced in accordance with technical drawings provided and that the component is handed over to the welder in an acceptable condition for welding. Components will be required to go through a quality control (QC) check by a member of the QC team. The Metal Fabricator must ensure all OCE policies and procedures are adhered to at all times.

Main duties:

Read and interpret technical drawings to produce steel components
Take measurements to ensure accuracy
Cutting steel as required
Use welder to tack components
Ensure components are as per the specification required
Work from jigs as required
Operate power and hand tools to complete jobs
Run machines as required to complete jobs
Maintain all health and safety standards at all times
This list is not exhaustive and duties may be amended, added or removed

Minimum requirements of Fabricator:

Experience in the fabrication of metal components from technical drawings
Working knowledge of steel
Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment
Team player
Proven ability to multi-task
Flexibility to move between projects

The Metal Fabricator role requires a minimum of 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. A reasonable level of overtime may be required at morning, evening or weekend time to ensure the fulfilment of the requirements of this role.

Interested applicants please send your CV to careers@ocarrollengineering.com 
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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