Skilled Fine Limit Sheet Metal Worker

Fine Limit Sheet Metal Worker

Aerospace & Defence | Precision Engineering

We are seeking an experienced Fine Limit Sheet Metal Worker to join a specialist manufacturing and fabrication team producing high-quality precision components for the aerospace and defence sectors.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled sheet metal professional with experience in fine limit fabrication, hand forming and working to tight engineering tolerances. You will work with a range of traditional and exotic materials, manufacturing components to exacting customer specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out precision sheet metal fabrication, including bending, cutting, pressing, forming and stretching.
• Mark out, measure and inspect components to tight tolerances.
• Work with aluminium, stainless steel, titanium and Inconel.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, sketches and verbal instructions.
• Set and operate machinery, including fly presses, brake presses and linishers.
• Hand-form prototype panels and components from flat sheet metal.
• Undertake riveting, drilling, trimming, deburring, filing and grinding operations.
• Assemble fabricated components and integrate machined parts where required.
• Ensure all manufactured components meet drawing specifications and quality requirements.
• Maintain tools, jigs and equipment in good working condition.
• Follow all relevant health and safety procedures and manufacturing processes.

The Ideal Candidate

• Extensive experience in precision or fine limit sheet metal fabrication.
• Previous experience within aerospace, defence or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Practical hand-forming experience using a variety of sheet metal techniques.
• Experience working with exotic materials, particularly titanium and Inconel.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience using fabrication machinery and associated hand tools.
• A strong understanding of component quality, accuracy and attention to detail.
• A reliable, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 23 days'' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after five years'' service.
• Employee healthcare contribution scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Family-friendly working hours, with some flexibility around start and finish times.
• Shorter working day on Fridays.
• Life assurance at four times annual salary.
• Company pension contribution of 3%.

Apply Today

If you have a strong background in fine limit sheet metal work and are looking to develop your career within a precision aerospace and defence manufacturing environment, we would welcome your application.