Fine Limit Sheet Metal Fabricator
Overview
A precision engineering manufacturer is looking for a highly skilled Fine Limit Sheet Metal Fabricator to produce complex, close-tolerance components for high-integrity applications. This position suits a fabricator with strong experience working to aerospace-level standards, confident in fine limit work, hand fabrication, and high-spec assembly.
Key Responsibilities
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Fabricate fine limit sheet metal components to tight tolerances using a wide range of fabrication equipment.
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Read and interpret complex technical drawings, engineering data, and geometric tolerances.
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Carry out precise hand fabrication, forming, bending, rolling, drilling, deburring, fettling, and high-quality finishing.
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Use manual and powered sheet metal tools such as press brakes, guillotines, folders, shrinkers/stretchers, rollers, etc.
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Assemble fabricated parts, ensuring dimensional accuracy and excellent cosmetic finish.
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Set up jigs, fixtures, and tooling to support repeatable, high-precision output.
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Perform in-process quality checks and ensure all work meets strict aerospace/precision manufacturing standards.
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Work collaboratively with fabrication, welding, inspection, and engineering teams.
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Maintain a clean, safe working environment and follow all company quality and safety procedures.
Experience & Skill Requirements
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Extensive experience in fine limit sheet metal fabrication, ideally within aerospace, defence, motorsport, or high-spec engineering environments.
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Strong ability to work to tight tolerances and produce complex parts from technical drawings.
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Skilled in hand fabrication, forming, marking out, cutting, and assembly.
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Experience operating a variety of fabrication equipment (press brake, folder, guillotine, rollers, etc.).
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Able to work independently, solve fabrication challenges, and produce parts right-first-time.
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Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing top-quality components.
Benefits
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Competitive salary + overtime potential.
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Secure, long-term position within a modern precision engineering environment.
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Training and upskilling opportunities.
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Career progression within a growing, specialist manufacturer.
Location:Romford
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Please respond with an up to date CV to be considered.
