Sheet Metal Fabricator

Great Dunmow

10 months ago

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I am looking for sheet metal fabricator to join a precision engineering company near Great Dunmow. You will have experience working with various machines and in return will be offered a great salary and the chance to work on some great projects.

The company are a well established firm that work across different disciplines such as aerospace and medical sectors. They will be offering a starting salary of between £14-18ph depending on experience level. Working hours are 07:30-16:30 Monday to Friday and overtime is paid at 1.33x.

Duties include:

Using Brake Presses, laser machines and other related machines
Able to work with mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel
Work from technical drawings
Drilling, tapping, sawing and using power toolsIf you have some sheet metal experience but haven't worked with all machinery before, then please apply as some training can be provided as long as you have some fabrication experience and are able to work from drawings.

If you have any other questions please contact Helen @ Prime Appointments.

Due to the location of the company you must be able to drive.

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