About This Role

A growing manufacturing company in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary is looking for an experienced Fabrication Team Lead. You will oversee a team of 8 welders and fabricators, ensuring production targets and quality standards are met. This is a hands-on leadership role combining welding and fabrication work with team coordination and quality oversight.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate a team of 8 welders and fabricators
  • Plan daily work schedules and allocate resources
  • Perform hands-on welding and fabrication as needed
  • Conduct first-article inspections and in-process quality checks
  • Train and mentor junior team members
  • Report on production progress and quality metrics

Essential Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years welding/fabrication experience
  • Previous supervisory or team lead experience
  • Strong MIG and TIG welding skills
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Good communication and people management skills

Benefits

  • €40,000 - €45,000 per annum
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • Monday to Friday
  • Management training and development
  • Company pension scheme
  • Performance bonus
Location
Clonmel, Co. Tipperary
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
€40,000 - €45,000 per annum
Sector
Manufacturing
Posted
27 March 2026
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