Sheet Metal Worker

LF Legal Translation Services; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to join their growing team near Christchurch. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with thin gauge aluminium and develop your skills within the aerospace sector. You'll be responsible for fabricating and assembling sheet metal products, operating various machines, and ensuring quality through inspection. With flexible working hours and the chance to work 4 or 4.5 days a week, this position not only promises career growth but also a supportive and dynamic work environment. If you have a passion for metalworking and a desire to learn, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Company Pension

Buy and Sell Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience with thin gauge aluminium and sheet metal fabrication.
• Ability to operate fabricating machines and hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Shrink, stretch, and roll sheet metal to specifications.
• Fabricate and assemble sheet metal products with precision.
• Inspect and smooth seams and joints of metal components.

Skills

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Aluminium Working

Machine Operation

Inspection and Quality Control

Tools

Fabricating Machines

Hand Tools

Job description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Sheet Metal Worker to join a leading and growing manufacturing company based near Christchurch.

Introduction

The primary role of the Sheet Metal Worker will involve working with thin gauge aluminium.

Responsibilities

• Shrinking, stretching, and rolling of sheet metal
• Fabricating and assembling sheet metal products
• Setting up and operating fabricating machines as well as hand tools to cut, bend, and straighten
• Shaping over anvils, blocks, or forms
• Inspecting, assembling, and smoothing seams and joints of welded, brazed, or burr surfaces
• Work in accordance with all H&S procedures and processes
• Support in training of employees as required

Ideal Experience

Preferably experience within the aerospace industry with thin gauge aluminium experience. For candidates without previous or current aerospace experience, but with excellent sheet metal skills and experience working with thin gauge sheet metal in other sectors, with the right attitude and willingness to develop into aerospace, please also apply. There will be opportunities to develop your skills for the right candidate.

Salary

£34,500 - £38,500

Hours

37 per week, which can be worked across 4 days or 4.5 days

Overtime

Paid at Time 1/2

Benefits

• Flexible hours, plus options for 4 or 4.5 days per week
• Company pension
• Buy and sell holiday

If you are interested in this fantastic Sheet Metal Worker opportunity, please apply and we will be in touch to discuss further.