Sheet Metal Worker

About the Company

Our client is a well-established aerospace precision engineering business specialising in the manufacture of complex, tight-tolerance components for the aerospace and defence sectors.

Renowned for quality, accuracy and continuous improvement, they supply high-integrity components..

The Role – Fine Limit Sheet Metal Worker

This position sits within the client’s specialist fabrication team and focuses on the production of high-precision, aerospace-grade sheet metal components. You will work from detailed engineering drawings and specifications, using both traditional and advanced fine-limit techniques to form, assemble and finish complex parts to extremely tight tolerances.

The role involves hands-on work with prototype panels, complex geometries and exotic materials, requiring a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

* Fabrication and forming of precision sheet metal components including bending, cutting, pressing, riveting, stretch forming, drilling, deburring and final inspection.

* Working to fine tolerances on materials such as aluminium, stainless steel, titanium and Inconel.

* Reading and interpreting detailed aerospace drawings, sketches and technical instructions.

* Setting and operating equipment including brake press, fly press, linisher and specialist forming machinery.

* Hand-forming prototype and low-volume complex components using fine-limit techniques.

* Carrying out trimming, filing, grinding and finishing operations to aerospace standards.

* Ensuring all work meets drawing requirements, quality standards and customer specifications.

* Supporting the integration of fabricated parts with precision machined components.

Experience Required

* Proven background in precision sheet metal fabrication and fine-limit engineering.

* Previous experience within aerospace or defence manufacturing environments.

* Strong knowledge of hand-forming techniques and complex geometric shaping.

* Experience working with exotic alloys

* Ability to work to extremely tight tolerances and strict quality standards.

* Confident integrating fabricated assemblies with machined parts.

Personal Attributes

* Exceptional attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship.

* Able to interpret complex drawings and technical data accurately.

* Self-motivated, reliable and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.

* Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to work.

* Clear communicator with a proactive attitude to quality and continuous improvement