Sheet Metal Fabricator

Job Title: Semi Skilled Sheet Metal
Location: Basildon, Essex
Salary: £16.49+ 33% shift allowance = £21.93ph
Hours of work: Night shift Monday – Thursday 19:00-04:30 / Friday 14:30-19:30
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
AMLR are looking for a Semi Skilled Sheet Metal Worker looking to join a leading aerospace manufacturer? This is an exciting opportunity to work within a precision engineering environment, manufacturing high-quality aerospace components using a variety of fabrication techniques and specialist machinery.
Key responsibilities for Semi Skilled Sheet Metal Worker:

• Operating fabrication machinery, including AXYZ routing machines, to produce sheet metal components.
• Carrying out deburring, drilling, forming and general sheet metal fabrication duties.
• Setting up and operating machinery including brake presses, Promecam machines, rubber presses, guillotines and band saws, fly press forming equipment.
• Reading and interpreting complex engineering drawings, aerospace specifications and manufacturing instructions.
• Laying out, measuring and marking dimensions and reference lines on materials and panels using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares and rulers.
• Working primarily with aluminium and occasionally mild steel and stainless steel.
• Shaping and forming metal materials using hand tools and specialist machinery.
• Carrying out stretch forming, rubber pressing and brake press operations.
• Stretching, shrinking and flattening sheet metal components as required.
• Inspecting individual parts, assemblies and installations using measuring instruments to ensure conformance with specifications and quality standards.

Requirements for Semi Skilled Sheet Metal Worker:

• Proven experience working as a Semi Skilled Sheet Metal Worker within a precision engineering, aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret complex engineering drawings and aerospace specifications.
• Experience setting up and operating brake presses, Promecam machines, rubber presses, guillotines and band saws, fly press forming equipment.
• Competent with general sheet metal duties including deburring, drilling and forming.
• Good understanding of bend allowance calculations and sheet metal forming principles.
• Experience working with aluminium, with additional experience of mild steel and stainless steel advantageous.
• Experience with stretch forming, rubber pressing and brake press operations.
• Competent in stretching, shrinking and flattening sheet metal components.
• Ability to use a wide range of hand tools and measuring equipment accurately.
• Strong ability to measure, mark out and manufacture components from engineering drawings or templates.
• Experience inspecting components to ensure they meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Knowledge of aerospace AS9100 standards would be advantageous.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing techniques and modern manufacturing methods.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality, right-first-time products.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment.
• Good IT skills would be advantageous, particularly for candidates requiring training on the AXYZ fabrication routing machine.
• Flexible approach with the ability to learn and undertake a range of fabrication activities.

Training:
Candidates with strong IT skills but limited experience operating the AXYZ fabrication routing machine may be considered, with full training provided. The successful candidate would initially spend approximately four weeks working on day shifts for training before moving onto the night shift.
If you are proactive, quality-driven, and ready to take the next step in your career, apply now or submit your most up-to-date CV to j . reid @ amlr. uk or to discuss how we can find you your next move within your chosen sector with one of the many career opportunities we currently have, Tel:
and ask for Jane
Please note: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK with a British Passport

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