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Window fabricator
Fenestration fabricator, window manufacturer, window maker
Window fabricators make windows, doors, glass panels and curtain walls for homes and businesses.
Average salary (a year)
£20000
Starter
£27000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 42.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
between 8am and 6pm
flexibly
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:an apprenticeship; working towards this role; applying directly
Apprenticeship
You could apply to do a Fenestration Fabricator Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship with a manufacturing company.
This takes 1 year and 6 months to complete.
Entry requirements
To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:
  • some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
Work
You could begin work as a general production worker or labourer with a window manufacturer and work your way up. There are courses you can do while working to help you get into more skilled fabrication jobs.
You could also start as a window fitter and move into fabrication work.
Direct Application
You can apply directly for jobs. Employers set their own entry requirements, though you'll need maths skills for taking measurements along with good practical skills.
Experience of general manufacturing and trades like window fitting or joinery may also be useful.
Further Information
You can get more details about careers in window fabrication from Building Our Skills.
What it takes
Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
    Knowledge of maths
    The ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
    Knowledge of building and construction
    To be thorough and pay attention to detail
    The ability to use your initiative
    Physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace
    Knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
    The ability to accept criticism and work well under pressure
Digital Skills Level
to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
What you will do
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Day to day tasks
As a window fabricator, you could
measure, cut and drill materials like UPVC, aluminium and wood, interpret design plans and operate CNC machinery, assemble window and door frames, conservatory panels and screens, fit seals, hinges, handles and locks using hand and power tools, check the quality of finished products ready for delivery, assist with on-site surveys on potential jobs
Working environment
You could work in a factory, in a workshop, at a client's business or at a client's home.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Your working environment may be physically active.
Career Path & Progression
Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
With experience, you could move into supervisory or quality control positions. You might become a warehouse, production or trade counter manager.
You could also use your skills to work in other areas of manufacturing, like CNC machining.
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