Job Title:Sheet Metal Fabricator
Location:Basildon, Essex
Salary:18.59
Hours of work:Day shift Monday – Thursday 07:00-16:00 / Friday 7:30-12:30
Job Type:Full-time, Permanent
AMLR are looking for an experiencedSheet Metal Fabricatorlooking to join a leading aerospace manufacturer? This is an exciting opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment, manufacturing high-quality aerospace components using a variety of fabrication techniques and specialist machinery.
Key Responsibilities for the Sheet Metal Fabricator:
- Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, ideally within the aerospace or automotive industry.
- Interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications, working independently to produce high-quality components.
- Operate a range of fabrication machinery including brake press, Promecam, rubber press, guillotine and band saws.
- Set up and operate fabrication equipment to cut, bend and shape metal components.
- Measure, mark out and prepare materials using rulers, squares, scribes, dividers and other measuring equipment.
- Inspect parts, assemblies and completed components to ensure they meet engineering drawings and quality specifications.
- Carry out general sheet metal duties including deburring, drilling, fly press operations and calculating bend allowances.
- Manufacture components primarily from aluminium, with occasional work using mild steel and stainless steel.
- Perform stretch forming, shrinking, flattening and shaping operations using hand tools and specialist equipment.
- Work in accordance with ISO 9001 quality procedures and company standards.
- Support production schedules by working effectively within cross-functional teams.
- Apply problem-solving skills to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production efficiency.
- Follow lean manufacturing principles and modern fabrication techniques.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety and adhere to all standard operating procedures.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP).
Requirements for the Sheet Metal Fabricator:
- Previous experience within precision engineering or sheet metal fabrication.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Experience operating brake presses, rubber presses, guillotines, band saws and other fabrication machinery.
- Competent using hand tools and fabrication equipment.
- Experience working with aluminium, mild steel and stainless steel.
- Knowledge of fabrication techniques including deburring, drilling, bend allowances, stretch forming and shrinking.
- Understanding of ISO 9001 quality standards.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
If you are proactive, quality-driven, and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now or submit your most up-to-date CV to j. reid@ amlr. uk or to discuss how we can find you your next move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have, Tel:
and ask for Jane
Please note:Candidates must have the right to work in the UK with a British Passport
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