Sheet Metal Aerospace

Interaction Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Engineering is seeking Skilled Sheet Metal Workers to join our manufacturing team in Nottingham. The role focuses on fabricating, forming and assembling sheet metal components to engineering drawings and specifications, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and quality.

Applicants with aerospace experience and a solid background in sheet metal fabrication, measurement and tooling will thrive in this precision environment. A proactive, safety-conscious approach and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Worker/ Fabricator.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Strong measurement skills and tolerance understanding.
• Experience with hand and power tools in a manufacturing setting.
• Attention to detail and quality focused.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate sheet metal components to drawings.
• Interpret engineering specifications and work instructions.
• Bend, form, cut, drill, rivet and assemble sheet metal parts.
• Utilise hand and power tools safely.
• Inspect parts for dimensional accuracy and quality.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and report issues.
• Collaborate with production to meet deadlines.
• Follow health & safety and company procedures.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Dimensional accuracy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Engineering or manufacturing qualifications

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Sheet metal equipment

Job description

Interaction Engineering

Skilled Sheet Metal Worker

Industry

Aerospace / Engineering

Job Overview

We are seeking Skilled Sheet Metal Workers, ideally with previous aerospace industry experience, to join our manufacturing team. The successful candidates will have strong practical sheet metal fabrication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work accurately to engineering drawings and specifications. Aerospace experience would be highly advantageous due to the precision, quality, and compliance standards required within the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture, fabricate, form and assemble sheet metal components to engineering drawings and specifications.
• Work with a range of sheet metals and aerospace-grade materials.
• Carry out bending, forming, cutting, drilling, riveting and general sheet metal operations.
• Interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Use a range of hand tools, power tools and sheet metal machinery safely and effectively.
• Inspect completed components to ensure they meet required dimensional and quality standards.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
• Identify and report any quality issues or discrepancies.
• Follow all health & safety, quality and company procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a production/manufacturing team while meeting agreed deadlines.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Sheet Metal Worker / Sheet Metal Fabricator.
• Strong practical skills in sheet metal fabrication and assembly.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of measurement, tolerances and dimensional accuracy.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and sheet metal equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the aerospace industry.
• Experience working with aerospace-grade aluminium and other specialist materials.
• Experience with aircraft structures or components.
• Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing standards and quality requirements.
• Experience with riveting, forming and precision assembly.
• Relevant engineering or manufacturing qualifications.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and professional approach to work.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Safety-conscious approach.
• Flexible and willing to learn new processes and techniques.
• Ability to work effectively under production deadlines.