Sheet Metal Worker

Matthew James Group Ltd; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace components manufacturer in Stockport is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Worker. This role involves fabricating aerospace components and requires experience in aerospace or defence sector and a strong focus on quality and precision. If you take pride in craftsmanship and want to work on impactful projects, get in touch today.

Qualifications

• Experience working in aerospace or defence sheet metal fabrication is essential.
• Confident in reading and understanding technical and engineering drawings.
• Skilled in manual and press forming techniques, particularly with aluminium sheet.
• Strong focus on quality, precision, and safety.
• Familiarity with working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and form aerospace components using various techniques.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings and process instructions.
• Ensure correct use of calibrated tools and maintain quality control.
• Follow safety and cleanliness standards including 5S principles.
• Produce components to tight tolerances and high quality.

Skills

Experience in sheet metal fabrication

Ability to read engineering drawings

Manual and press forming techniques

Focus on quality and safety

Job description

Overview

An experienced Sheet Metal Worker is required to play a vital role in the manufacture of high-quality aerospace components, supporting key programmes across both civil and defence sectors. We are looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Worker with a background in aerospace or defence to contribute to the production of precision parts made to exacting standards.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and form aerospace components using techniques such as: Rubber press, Hand forming, Profiling formed parts, Wheeling.
• Work primarily with thin gauge aluminium materials.
• Interpret and follow engineering drawings, job cards, and process instructions accurately.
• Ensure the correct use of calibrated tools and maintain adherence to quality control procedures.
• Follow internal production processes and operate within industry standards for safety and cleanliness, including 5S principles.
• Produce components to tight tolerances and high visual and dimensional quality.

What is required

• Experience working in aerospace or defence sheet metal fabrication is essential.
• Confident in reading and understanding technical and engineering drawings.
• Skilled in manual and press forming techniques, particularly with aluminium sheet.
• Strong focus on quality, precision, and safety.
• Familiarity with working in a regulated manufacturing environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and is looking to work on meaningful projects that impact global aerospace and defence operations. If you are an experienced Sheet Metal Worker with a background in aerospace and defence please get in touch today.