Precision Sheetmetal Fabricator - Bending & Finishing

HR GO Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sheetmetal Worker to join a busy fabrication team in Maidstone. You will read drawings, operate bending/forming equipment, and perform finishing tasks to produce high-quality components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on sheet metal experience, can read technical drawings, and use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and tape to ensure dimensional accuracy. A strong focus on safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sheet metal bending, forming, finishing and fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, templates and work instructions.
• Operate bending and forming equipment (press brakes, bending brakes, rollers, guillotines) to shape sheet metal.
• Perform finishing operations including grinding, deburring, filing and surface preparation.
• Cut, punch and assemble components using hand tools and shop machinery.
• Inspect finished parts for dimensional accuracy and surface quality; report defects.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and follow health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the production team to meet schedules and continuous improvement targets.

Skills

Reading drawings

Measuring tools

Sheet metal fabrication

Tools

LVD press brakes

Power assisted rollers

Power Guillotines

Job description

HR GO Recruitment is seeking an experienced Sheetmetal Worker to join a busy fabrication team in Maidstone. You will read drawings, operate bending/forming equipment, and perform finishing tasks to produce high-quality components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on sheet metal experience, can read technical drawings, and use measuring tools such as calipers, micrometers and tape to ensure dimensional accuracy. A strong focus on safety is essential.