Sheet Metal Fabricator: Precision Work, Day Shift, OT

South West Recruitment Ltd; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd in Ferndown, Dorset, is recruiting a Permanent Sheet Metal Operative to join a precision engineering manufacturer. The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, days, with occasional overtime and a schedule that runs Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have sheet metal experience, the ability to read drawings, and a proactive approach to maintaining quality and deadlines in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sheet Metal Worker in engineering/manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using sheet metal machinery and hand tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards.
• Good problem-solving and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and fabricate sheet metal components from drawings.
• Cut, fold, form and assemble sheet metal parts.
• Operate sheet metal machinery and hand tools.
• Carry out drilling, tapping and finishing operations.
• Check components against drawings and quality standards.
• Work with stainless steel, aluminium and mild steel.
• Maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to meet deadlines.

Skills

Reading drawings

Sheet metal experience

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Tools

Sheet metal machinery

Hand tools

Job description

South West Recruitment Ltd in Ferndown, Dorset, is recruiting a Permanent Sheet Metal Operative to join a precision engineering manufacturer. The role is full-time, 39 hours per week, days, with occasional overtime and a schedule that runs Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will have sheet metal experience, the ability to read drawings, and a proactive approach to maintaining quality and deadlines in a busy production environment.