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..

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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