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Sheet Metal Worker - Farnborough
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Aerospace manufacturing customer based in Farnborough, who are seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to join their high performing team. The company is a leading supplier of precision components and assemblies, including pipework, ducts, and fasteners, to OEMs and Tier 1s across both civil and military Aerospace sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Fabricate components and assemblies from sheet metal according to engineering drawings.
- Cut and prepare parts for welding and detail assembly.
- Carry out operations such as swaging, dressing, and setting parts after heat treatment or welding.
- Utilise special processes and deburring methods to meet required standards.
- Polish and finish parts to high-quality requirements.
- Ensure batch cards are stamped and job data is updated in BDE system.
- Follow the Work To List to maintain production schedules.
- Book jobs on and off in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintain 5S standards within the department.
- Support internal and customer audits as required.
- Comply with all Health & Safety requirements and company quality standards.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with exotic sheet metals to fine tolerances.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with strong quality focus.
- Flexible and willing to support other roles within the business.
- Good understanding of Health & Safety practices in a manufacturing environment.
Desirable:
- Indentured apprenticeship within aerospace or similar industry.
- Experience within an aerospace manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of ISO9001 / AS9100 standards.
- Experience in disciplines such as Sheet Metal, Coppersmithing, Welding, and Machining.
- Contribution to process improvement, quality, and time-saving initiatives.
Benefits:
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional service-based leave.
- Life insurance cover.
- Company-provided uniform.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Free onsite parking.
