Fabricator / Sheet Metal Worker

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Lomaz Recruitment Services Ltd are recruiting an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator to join their manufacturing team.

You will read engineering drawings, measure, mark out, cut and fabricate sheet metal components, assemble to drawing specifications, operate sheet metal machinery, and weld with MIG or TIG when required. This is a reliable, hardworking role in an established, growing business offering a clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Accurate measurement, marking out and cutting of sheet metal.
• Ability to work from drawings to fabricate components to specification.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Measure, mark out and cut sheet metal accurately.
• Fabricate and assemble components to drawing specifications.
• Operate relevant sheet metal machinery and workshop equipment.
• Carry out bending, forming, drilling, grinding and finishing operations.
• Carry out MIG/TIG welding where required.
• Work with materials including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets required quality standards.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.

Skills

Read drawings

Attention to detail

Teamworking

Independent worker

Tools

Fabrication machinery

MIG welding

TIG welding

Hand tools

Job description

The Role

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator to join their manufacturing team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the fabrication and assembly of sheet metal components, working from engineering drawings and specifications to produce high-quality finished products.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fabricator looking to join an established and growing business.

Key Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Measure, mark out and cut sheet metal accurately.
• Fabricate and assemble components to drawing specifications.
• Operate relevant sheet metal machinery and workshop equipment.
• Carry out bending, forming, drilling, grinding and finishing operations.
• Carry out MIG/TIG welding where required.
• Work with materials including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets required quality standards.
• Maintain a high standard of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Work efficiently to meet production schedules and deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a sheet metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and dimensions.
• Experience using hand tools and fabrication machinery.
• Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A reliable, hardworking and positive approach to work