Aerospace Coppersmith – Full Time – Guide Bridge

Catering; Audenshaw; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave entitlement

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Excellent career development

Job summary

Hyde Group is seeking an experienced Aerospace Coppersmith to join our skilled fabrication team in the UK. The role focuses on manufacturing precision sheet metal components, ducting and pipework for high-performance aerospace applications.

You will interpret engineering data and transform raw materials into complex, high-tolerance parts following aerospace quality standards. Working with aluminium, stainless steel and titanium, you will read detailed drawings, perform marking out, cutting,

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Coppersmith / Sheet Metal Worker within aerospace or high-spec manufacturing.
• Strong background working with precision sheet metal and fabricated assemblies.
• Experience handling aerospace-grade materials such as aluminium, stainless steel or titanium.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, form control and dimensional accuracy.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 (NADCAP awareness beneficial).
• High level of manual dexterity and craftsmanship.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture, form, and assemble aerospace sheet metal components, including ducting, pipework and structural fabrications.
• Work with a range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel and titanium.
• Interpret and work from complex engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Carry out accurate marking out, cutting, forming and finishing operations.
• Use hand tools, press tools, rollers and forming equipment to produce high-precision parts.
• Ensure all work complies with AS9100 quality standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct in-process inspection and self-verification of work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in line with 5S principles.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

Skills

Coppersmith expertise

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Dimensional accuracy

AS9100 awareness

NADCAP awareness

Manual dexterity

Tools

Hand tools

Press tools

Rollers

Forming equipment

Inspection tools

Job description

Hyde Details (Fabrications and Welding) Ltd is a UK-based, AS9100-certified aerospace manufacturing business specialising in high-precision fabrication, welding and complex assemblies. Operating at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, we support leading aerospace and defence customers with mission-critical components and structures.

Our reputation is built on technical excellence, robust quality systems and a culture of continuous improvement. With ongoing investment in people, equipment and processes, we are expanding our skilled workforce to support increasing demand across key aerospace programmes.

About the opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Aerospace Coppersmith to join our skilled fabrication team. This role is integral to the manufacture of precision sheet metal components, ducting and pipework assemblies used in high-performance aerospace applications.

You will play a key role in interpreting engineering data and transforming raw materials into complex, high-tolerance components, working strictly in line with aerospace quality and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, form, and assemble aerospace sheet metal components, including ducting, pipework and structural fabrications.
• Work with a range of materials including aluminium, stainless steel and titanium.
• Interpret and work from complex engineering drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Carry out accurate marking out, cutting, forming and finishing operations.
• Use hand tools, press tools, rollers and forming equipment to produce high-precision parts.
• Ensure all work complies with AS9100 quality standards and customer specifications.
• Conduct in-process inspection and self-verification of work to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment in line with 5S principles.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Coppersmith / Sheet Metal Worker within aerospace or high-spec manufacturing.
• Strong background working with precision sheet metal and fabricated assemblies.
• Experience handling aerospace-grade materials such as aluminium, stainless steel or titanium.
• Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong understanding of tolerances, form control and dimensional accuracy.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality standards such as AS9100 (NADCAP awareness beneficial).
• High level of manual dexterity and craftsmanship.

Desired Skills

• Welding knowledge (TIG, especially on thin gauge materials).
• Experience with inspection tools and basic measurement techniques.
• Knowledge of aerospace ducting and pipework assemblies.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Behavioural Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to right-first-time quality.
• Strong work ethic with pride in craftsmanship.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Accountable and reliable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement and skills development.
• Strong awareness of safety and compliance requirements.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Exciting benefits package with access to discounts from leading retailers.
• Purpose built sites with free parking.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Excellent career development opportunities available.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion

Hyde Group are committed to creating an inclusive environment where our employees can reach their full potential. We welcome applications from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds in particular groups who are currently under represented in our sector.

All our roles require the need to obtain pre-employment security screening checks including referencing.

Salary:

Job Type: Permanent

Location: SK16, Guide Bridge, Borough of Tameside