Sheet Metal Worker

Sheet Metal Worker (Fine Limit) Romford Full time, permanent Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum About the Client Our client is a long-established aerospace precision engineering organisation specialising in the manufacture of complex, tight-tolerance components for the aerospace, defence and high-technology sectors. Operating with advanced fabrication capabilities, multi-axis machining, and specialist forming expertise, the client is recognised for delivering high-integrity components in aluminium, stainless steel, titanium and exotic alloys. Their commitment to quality, precision and continuous improvement is reflected through long-term partnerships with global aerospace primes and tier-1 suppliers. Role Overview The Skilled Fine Limit Sheet Metal Worker will be responsible for producing high-precision fabricated components using traditional, advanced, and specialist metalworking techniques. The successful candidate will work from drawings and specifications to fabricate, form, bend, assemble and finish aerospace-grade sheet metal products, often to extremely tight tolerances. This role requires significant experience in both light and fine-limit fabrication, including working with exotic materials, prototype panels and complex geometries. Key Responsibilities * Carry out bending, cutting, pressing, riveting, marking out, measuring, assembly, stretch forming, deburring and inspection to tight tolerances on aluminium, stainless steel, titanium and Inconel. * Work to detailed engineering drawings, sketches and verbal instructions. * Set and operate machinery including fly press, brake press, linisher and other metal-forming equipment. * Ensure all tools, jigs and fixtures are up to date, maintained and compliant. * Hand-form prototype panels and components using fine-limit techniques. * Execute deburring, drilling, trimming, filing, grinding and other finishing operations. * Work to aerospace quality standards and industry specifications. * Ensure components are produced to drawing requirements and customer specification. * Assist in the integration of fabricated components with machined parts. Requirements – Experience * Extensive experience in precision sheet metal fabrication and fine-limit engineering. * Strong understanding of sheet metal processes, fabrication methods and assembly techniques. * Proven experience working in the aerospace or defence sector. * Skilled in hand-forming techniques and shaping complex geometries. * Experience working with exotic metals i * ncluding titanium and Inconel. * Competent in integrating fabricated assemblies with machined components. Requirements – Personal Attributes * Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing precision work. * Ability to follow complex drawings and technical data accurately. * Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or within a team. * Excellent problem-solving capability. * Good communication skills and a proactive approach to quality and improvement. Benefits * Healthcare contribution scheme * Employee Assistance Programme * 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing after 5 years) * Family-friendly working hours (flexibility on start/finish times + early Friday finish) * Life assurance (4× salary) * Company pension (3% contribution) * Whirlpool discount scheme * Free on-site parking