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Sheet Metal Worker

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Sheet Metal Worker / Aerospace Sector / Permanent Position
Shift – Monday – Thursday (07:30 to 16:00) Friday (07:30 – 12:30)
Status – Permanent
Location – Dartford
Pay - £17.00 - £18.00 Per Hour, Plus Overtime & Benefits
Overtime rate – 1.5 X

Overview - Sheet Metal Worker
CNC Precision are a leading international manufacturer of aerospace finished components. We operate as a key Aerospace OEM and work to the aerospace standard AS9100 quality standard. Due to a large aerospace project under way the business is now actively recruiting for a skilled sheet metal worker. The successful candidate will have experience working in the fast-paced aerospace / Marine / Automotive sector.

Core Skills -

  • Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably within the aerospace or automotive industry

  • Ability to understand and interpret engineering drawings and aerospace specifications

  • Mig weld and operate plasma cutting equipment and of hand tools/brake press and other machinery

  • Setting up to operate fabricating machines including brake press, guillotine and band saws to cut, bend and straighten metal as required

  • Lay out, measure, and mark dimensions and reference lines on materials/ panels according to drawings or templates, using calculators, scribes, dividers, squares and rulers

  • Inspect individual parts, assemblies, and installations for conformance to specifications, quality standards, using measuring instruments.

  • You must be competent at general Sheet Metal duties including; deburring, drilling and spot welding.

  • Having previously worked in precision engineering/manufacturing is essential for this position

  • Primarily be working with mild steel, aluminium and stainless steel.

  • Shape metal materials using both hand and others tools including: Stretch Forming; Brake Press

  • MIG and TIG welding tasks to be completed on a variety of materials from aluminium, mild and stainless steel

  • Adhere and follow ISO9001 procedures

  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver parts on time

  • Problem analysis and decision making

  • Knowledge and proven experience of fabrication techniques

  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques and other modern manufacturing methods

  • Strict adherence to health and safety, and standard operation protocols expected

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