Sheet Metal (Fibreglass)

Uxbridge
1 year ago
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Sheet Metal Technician / Uxbridge  / To £29k

Are you an experienced Sheet Metal Technician? You could be progressing your career at a world class and very successful Manufacturing company who have been awarded multiple queens awards and provide a range of complex safety equipment for the Aerospace / Defence markets.
Based in a busy assembly department, you will be working to engineering drawings and using a variety of handheld tools, adhesives and assembly techniques to ensure product quality is perfect every time. You will be tasked with riveting fibreglass and aluminium components, as well as using nuts, bolts and fasteners.

Location / Hours:
You'll be based close to Uxbridge, Middlesex, five days per week; you'll need to be able to drive there or be on close public transport links. free parking available.
37 hr week (Mon-Thurs 8.00-17.00 / Friday 8.00-12pm)

Requirements:
Be able to work with accuracy to engineering diagrams and build plans
Have a good understanding of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Experience with riveting is essential
Other sheet metal skills such as bonding, gluing etc is beneficial
Experience working with hand tools for sub-assemblies
Basic inspection experience
Good knowledge of health and safety within a workshop environmentSalary & benefits:
As a Sheet Metal Technician, you will earn a competitive salary (to £29k) plus benefits including:
Premium Overtime Rate
Excellent Pension Scheme
Health care plan & Life Assurance
Lunchtime Friday Finish
Annual BonusApply now to find out more about this Sheet Metal Technician opportunity.

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