Ryan Bolton

Experienced Multi-Skilled Fabricator and Welder with over 15 years' experience within fabrication, manufacturing, engineering and heavy industry environments. Fully conversant in MIG welding processes, with previous welding coding approval and experience working to coded welding standards, ensuring weld quality, accuracy and compliance with engineering specifications. Skilled in steel fabrication, plate work, sheet metal fabrication, welding, component assembly and manufacturing from engineering drawings.

Experienced in producing bespoke fabricated solutions across industrial, civil engineering, construction, precision engineering, marine engineering, boat building, welding and fabrication sectors. Possesses strong practical mechanical knowledge gained through hands-on fabrication experience, with the ability to understand industrial equipment, identify issues and apply effective solutions. A reliable, punctual and hardworking individual with a strong commitment to delivering high standards and supporting company objectives.

Multi-Skilled Fabricator / Welder - BFS Nationwide - Tuxford

(2026-01)

Working within a specialist fabrication environment delivering bespoke engineering solutions across civil engineering, construction, marine, environmental and manufacturing sectors.

• Fabricating and assembling bespoke components and systems to customer requirements, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Supporting projects across civil engineering, precision engineering, marine engineering, boat building, welding and fabrication industries.
• Carrying out MIG welding, fabrication, fitting and finishing duties to a high standard.
• Preparing, cutting, assembling and finishing materials using a range of fabrication tools and equipment.
• Applying strong practical mechanical knowledge gained through fabrication experience to support problem-solving, fault finding and identifying fabrication issues.
• Working with different materials and fabrication methods to meet project requirements.
• Ensuring completed work meets quality standards, production deadlines and customer expectations.
• Maintaining excellent standards of workmanship, health and safety and attention to detail.
• Working effectively as part of a skilled team to complete projects efficiently and to a high standard.

Multi-Skilled Fabricator / Welder – Industrial Engineering - SHL Refractories - Worksop

(2024-01 - 2026-01)

Worked within a heavy industrial fabrication environment producing and repairing specialist components and steelwork for refractory engineering projects.

• Fabricated and assembled industrial components, supports and steelwork from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Manufactured and repaired fabricated items including steelwork, brackets, supports and assemblies.
• Produced high-quality MIG welds while working to required welding standards.
• Previously held welding coding approval and have experience working to coded welding procedures.
• Completed fabrication repairs, modifications, preparation and finishing work using workshop equipment and hand tools.
• Used measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance with drawings.
• Worked safely around industrial machinery and lifting equipment while maintaining excellent safety standards.
• Supported production requirements by delivering quality fabrication work within agreed deadlines.

Multi-Skilled Fabricator / CNC Press Brake Operator - Canning Conveyor - Worksop

(2023-01 - 2023-12)

Worked within an engineering fabrication environment manufacturing conveyor systems, structural steelwork and bespoke material handling equipment.

• Operated CNC press brake machinery to produce accurate fabricated components.
• Set and adjusted machinery to achieve required bends, dimensions and specifications.
• Worked from engineering drawings and fabrication details to manufacture components accurately.
• Carried out measuring, marking out, cutting, forming and assembly work.
• Fabricated components used within conveyor systems and structural steel assemblies.
• Supported welding and fabrication activities throughout the production process.
• Completed quality checks to ensure components met required standards.
• Developed experience within a precision engineering and manufacturing environment.

Fabricator / MIG Welder - R&D Fabrications - Worksop

(2010-06 - 2022-12)

Built a strong foundation in welding and fabrication, specialising in steel products, repairs and heavy fabrication work.

• Fabricated, built and repaired steel waste containers and bespoke steel products.
• Carried out MIG welding, cutting, plate fabrication and general steel fabrication duties.
• Prepared, measured, cut and assembled steel plate components using fabrication equipment and hand tools.
• Worked from drawings and customer specifications to produce accurate finished products.
• Completed repairs, modifications and refurbishment work to required standards.
• Previously held welding coding approval and worked to recognised welding procedures.
• Ensured finished products met quality standards while working efficiently to meet production requirements.
• Maintained a safe, clean and organised working environment.