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Sheet Metal Worker

Derby
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Are you an experienced Sheet Metal Worker how has worked within a highly regulated industry? Our client, a world leading aerospace manufacturer would be interested in your background!

Location: Derby
Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Day Shift - 07.00 to 16.00 or 08:00 to 17:00 Monday to Thursday, and 07.00 to 12.00 on Fridays

Sheet Metal Worker - Package
£28,000-£34,000 (Dependant on Experience)
20 days annual leave rising to 25 days after 1 year of service
Pension

Sheet Metal Worker - Key responsibilities

Manufacture sheet metal components in accordance with relevant procedures.
Efficiently undertake sheet metalwork manufacturing operations in line with instructions and drawings provided
Working with a variety of Aerospace materials such as Titanium Stainless steel and Nickel alloys. Most of their sheet metal is between 0.5mm-3.2mm thick
Support the development of efficient methods of manufacture and tooling for new and existing work 
Sheet Metal Worker - Key Skills

Experience working within a high-precision or highly regulated industry, working to tight tolerances.
Skilled in the use of general sheet metal machinery, measuring equipment and hand tools
Practical experience and knowledge of working with sheet metal (riveting, spot welding, bonding, brazing, power press, press brake, countersinking for example) – they need to have experience carrying at least a few of these processes, but no specific ones are essential. Will need to be titanium, aluminium, or stainless steel, not mild steel.
Ability to read and understand drawings to the level required for machine set up and operation 
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply

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