Fabrication Engineer

Job Title: Fabrication Engineer

Location: Kirolo Production Site, Wakiso District

• Fabrication Engineer
• Department: Production
• Reports to: Production Supervisor
• Supervises: Fabrication Technicians
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Summary
• The Fabrication Engineer will be responsible for leading and supporting fabrication activities for
• metal components, enclosures, battery cases, cabinets, mounting structures, and related fabricated
• products. The role requires hands-on

Experience

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,
• Minimum of 5 years of practical fabrication experience.
• Hands-on
• Strong practical knowledge of welding techniques and metal fabrication processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, dimensions,
• Ability to work with CAD software, specifically including Solid works.
• Strong understanding of workshop safety and fabrication quality control.
• Basic knowledge of powder coating preparation, surface finishing, and enclosure assembly.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality systems or structured production environments.
• CNC press brake and laser cutter setup and operation.
• Welding, cutting, bending, drilling, grinding, and finishing.
• Sheet metal layout and fabrication.
• Reading engineering drawings and CAD outputs.
• Measuring, inspection, and dimensional verification.
• Machine setup, tooling selection, and basic troubleshooting.
• Fabrication process planning and workflow organization.
• Basic equipment maintenance and fault reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and quality.
• Practical problem-solving ability.
• Ability to supervise and train junior technicians.
• Good communication with production and engineering teams.
• Ability to work under production deadlines.
• Strong safety discipline.
• Hands-on leadership style.
• High work ethic and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication Operations
• • Lead and participate in cutting, bending, welding, drilling, grinding, finishing, and assembly
• of metal components.
• • Operate and supervise the use of fabrication equipment, including CNC press brake, CNC
• fiber laser cutter, welding machines, grinders, drill press, pressfit machine and other
• workshop tools.
• • Create, edit, and interpret engineering drawings, CAD files, bend drawings, flat patterns, and
• fabrication specifications.
• • Ensure fabricated parts meet dimensional, structural, and finishing requirements.
• CNC Machine Operation and Programming Support
• • Set up and operate CNC fabrication machines, especially press brake and laser cutting
• equipment.
• • Prepare or review machine parameters, including bend angles, bend allowance, tooling
• selection, cutting parameters, nesting, and material settings.
• • Troubleshoot basic machine operation issues and coordinate with maintenance or
• manufacturer’s technical support where required.
• • Ensure CNC machines are operated safely, correctly, and efficiently by trained personnel.
• Welding and Metal Joining
• • Apply and supervise appropriate welding techniques for mild steel, stainless steel,
• aluminum, and other relevant materials where applicable.
• • Ensure weld quality, strength, alignment, and appearance meet product requirements.
• • Identify and correct common welding defects such as poor penetration, distortion, porosity,
• undercutting, and misalignment
• • Guide technicians on correct welding preparation, fit-up, clamping, heat control, grinding,
• and finishing.
• Team Supervision
• • Supervise a small team of fabrication technicians and allocate daily work assignments.
• • Provide hands-on technical guidance, coaching, and quality oversight to fabrication staff.
• • Monitor technician performance, workmanship, safety discipline, and productivity.
• • Support training of junior technicians in machine operation, welding, measurement, drawing
• interpretation, and workshop safety.
• • Coordinate with the Production Supervisor to ensure fabrication work aligns with production
• schedules and priorities.
• Quality Control and Inspection
• • Inspect fabricated components against drawings, tolerances, fitment requirements, and
• quality standards.
• • Identify fabrication defects and ensure corrective action before parts move to assembly,
• powder coating, or final production.
• • Maintain accurate records of nonconformities, rework, scrap, and quality issues where
• required.
• • Work with Engineering and Production to improve designs for manufacturability, strength,
• accuracy, and ease of assembly.
• Equipment Care and Maintenance
• • Ensure fabrication equipment is cleaned, maintained, and used in accordance with
• maintenance plans and operating procedures.
• • Conduct basic preventive maintenance checks on CNC machines, welding equipment, air
• compressors, hand tools, and workshop equipment.
• • Report equipment malfunctions, tooling damage, abnormal machine behavior, or
• maintenance needs promptly.
• • Maintain proper organization of tools, consumables, welding accessories, fixtures, dies,
• lenses, nozzles, and machine spares.
• • Support safe storage and handling of metal sheets, profiles, welding gases, consumables,
• and fabricated parts.
• Production Coordination and Continuous Improvement
• • Coordinate with Engineering, Production, Assembly, and Quality teams to resolve
• fabrication-related issues.
• • Support prototype fabrication, product improvement, and design validation activities.
• • Recommend process improvements to improve quality, reduce waste, improve repeatability,
• and increase workshop efficiency.
• • Help develop standard fabrication procedures, machine settings, jigs, fixtures, templates,
• and work instructions.
• Qualifications and

Preferred Qualifications

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Requirements

• • Ability to stand for extended periods in a workshop environment.
• • Ability to lift and move metal materials and fabricated parts safely.
• • Manual dexterity and precision when using tools and machines.
• • Ability to work around fabrication noise, heat, sparks, fumes, and machinery while using
• appropriate PPE.
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