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
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Fabrication and forming of precision sheet metal components including bending, cutting, pressing, riveting, stretch forming, drilling, deburring and final inspection.
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Working to fine tolerances on materials such as aluminium, stainless steel, titanium and Inconel.
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Reading and interpreting detailed aerospace drawings, sketches and technical instructions.
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Setting and operating equipment including brake press, fly press, linisher and specialist forming machinery.
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Hand-forming prototype and low-volume complex components using fine-limit techniques.
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Carrying out trimming, filing, grinding and finishing operations to aerospace standards.
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Ensuring all work meets drawing requirements, quality standards and customer specifications.
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Supporting the integration of fabricated parts with precision machined components.
Experience Required
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Proven background in precision sheet metal fabrication and fine-limit engineering.
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Previous experience within aerospace or defence manufacturing environments.
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Strong knowledge of hand-forming techniques and complex geometric shaping.
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Experience working with exotic alloys
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Ability to work to extremely tight tolerances and strict quality standards.
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Confident integrating fabricated assemblies with machined parts.
Personal Attributes
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Exceptional attention to detail and pride in high-quality workmanship.
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Able to interpret complex drawings and technical data accurately.
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Self-motivated, reliable and comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
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Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to work.
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Clear communicator with a proactive attitude to quality and continuous improvement