Sheet Metal Worker x 2

Ristara; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Ristara Ltd. in Sutton-in-Ashfield is recruiting a Sheet Metal Worker for their aerospace/defence components site. The role involves reading complex drawings, working with thin gauge exotic metals, and operating fabrication machines.

You will join a disciplined team on day shift, with potential overtime and a focus on accuracy, safety, and meeting production targets.

Qualifications

• Experience with thin gauge sheet metal (0.5mm–3mm) with exotic metals.
• Time served apprenticeship advantageous; aerospace exotic fabrication background desirable.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and to work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure part conformity and tolerances.
• Set up and operate fabrication machines (punch, bench, folding) safely and efficiently.
• Maintain quality, precision, and production targets with attention to detail.
• Work well within a team to meet daily output goals and delivery schedules.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Sheet metal apprenticeship City & Guilds

Tools

Punch Press

Bench Press

Folding machines

Job description

Salary

£12.04ph- £12.47ph

Location

Sutton in Ashfield

Agency

Ristara Ltd

Job Title

SHEET METAL WORKER

Description

£12.04ph- £12.47ph dependant on experience plus enhanced overtime rates

Our client who manufacture components for aerospace and defence clients is currently seeking to recruit SHEET METAL WORKERS, You will become part of a prestigious company within the UK. The position will be based at their site in Sutton in Ashfield.

Key responsibilities

• Prior experience working with thin gauge (0.5mm - 3mm) with exotic metals
• A time served sheet metal apprenticeship would be advantageous and a good Aerospace exotic fabrication background is desirable.
• Ability to read complex engineering drawings and to work to tight tolerances
• Experience rolling, forming, flattening and trimming
• Working to and meeting production targets
• Must have good team working ethic and be highly motivated
• The ability to work flexible hours
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous Aerospace experience is preferred
• Experience in all Sheet metal hand skills
• Ability to work safely & accurately in a engineering environment
• Set and operate various fabrication machines such as Punch Press, Bench Press, folding machines etc.

Required qualifications

An Apprenticeship in Sheet Metal/Welding & Fabrication - City & Guilds qualification is desirable.

Shift Pattern

Day shift (7:30am - 4:30pm) early finish Friday