Sheet Metal Worker

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join a busy fabrication team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality sheet metal components, operating press brakes, and ensuring parts meet specification and finish standards.

Key responsibilities

- Read and interpret engineering drawings, templates and work instructions

- Cut, form, bend and assemble sheet metal using press brakes and other hand or power tools

- Set up and operate brake press machinery safely and accurately

- Trim, deburr and finish components to required tolerances

- Perform dimensional checks and quality inspections throughout production

- Maintain a clean, safe and organised work area and comply with health and safety procedures

- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet delivery schedules

Required skills and experience

- Proven experience working with sheet metal in a fabrication or manufacturing environment

- Competent in operating and setting up brake press machinery

- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain tight tolerances

- Comfortable reading technical drawings and using measuring tools (calipers, micrometers, gauges)

- Good hand skills and mechanical aptitude

- Commitment to safe working practices

Desirable

- Experience with additional metalworking equipment (shears, rollers, welding) is advantageous

- Relevant trade qualifications or apprenticeship

What we offer

- Competitive pay and benefits package

- Steady, full-time hours with overtime opportunities

- Supportive team environment and opportunities for skills development