Sheet Metal Fabricator

Location: Staplehurst Kent
Job Type: Permanent Full-time Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Salary: Competitive dependent on experience Bonus Overtime

We are recruiting an experienced Sheet Metal Worker to join an expanding production team at a well-established engineering manufacturer based in Staplehurst Kent.

The company specialises in the design manufacture and installation of bespoke products for customers across the UK and internationally. Operating from a modern fully equipped manufacturing facility the business is committed to maintaining the highest standards of precision quality and customer service.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Sheet Metal Worker to join a growing team working on specialist made-to-order components within a precision engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities
- Carry out sheet metal fabrication bending forming and finishing in line with customer orders and engineering specifications.
- Manufacture precision components using fine limit sheet metal techniques.
- Fabricate and assemble sheet metal parts including assemblies incorporating fabricated and machined components.
- Undertake general sheet metal duties including deburring drilling finishing and occasional spot welding.
- Read interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Ensure all components meet required dimensions tolerances and quality standards.
- Work with specialist materials used in the manufacture of bespoke products.
- Operate relevant machinery and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Inspect completed work to ensure it matches customer requirements and production specifications.
- Maintain a clean organised and safe working environment.
- Follow company procedures and quality requirements including ISO 9001 standards.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the production team to meet deadlines and maintain efficient manufacturing processes.

Essential Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will have:

- Proven experience in a sheet metal working or fabrication role
- A good working knowledge of fine limit sheet metal processes
- Experience in sheet metal fabrication and assembly
- Competence in general sheet metal duties including deburring drilling and spot welding
- The ability to read interpret and work accurately from engineering drawings
- Experience working within an ISO 9001 quality management system
- A strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A reliable practical and safety-conscious approach to work
- Desirable Skills and Experience

The following experience would be advantageous but is not essential:

- TIG welding
- Operating LVD CNC press brakes
- Using power-assisted rollers
- Operating power guillotines
- Experience working with specialist metals or manufacturing bespoke precision-engineered components

This is an opportunity to join an expanding engineering business where technical skills are valued training and development are encouraged and employees can contribute to the manufacture of specialist products for a diverse international customer base.

If you have the relevant sheet metal fabrication experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a precision engineering environment we would be keen to hear from you.

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Required Skills:

Sheet metal Mig Tig Metal Bending Fabrication Sheet Metal LVD CNC Press Brake Rollers Guillotines