Junior Sheet Metal Operative
HR GO Recruitment · Bishops Stortford, England ·
Job Description Junior Sheet Metal Fabricators (Permanent) - 4-day week, Fridays offWe're recruiting reliable, motivated Junior Sheet Metal Fabricators to join a large, experienced production team on a permanent basis. This role would suit someone with a strong work ethic and a keen interest in learning how to run press machines.
Hours: Mon-Wed 07:00-17:30 & Thurs 07:00-16:30 (full-time hours over 4 days) - every Friday offThe roleYou'll operate fabrication machinery and produce high-precision sheet metal components and sub-assemblies, working from engineering drawings and to a defined schedule.
Duties include: Setting up and operating fabrication machines including guillotines, bandsaws and pressesProducing and assembling detailed parts for assemblies and welded assembliesLaying out, measuring and marking materials from drawings/templates using hand tools and calculatorsUsing measuring equipment to confirm dimensions meet drawing requirementsReading and following engineering drawings/lofts, procedures and work instructionsAttending and participating in daily stand-up meetingsWorking to all health & safety, quality and regulatory requirementsSupporting workplace organisation and continuous improvementMaintaining a tidy, safe working environmentCompleting other duties within your capabilities as requiredEssential: Experience operating fabrication machinery (e.g. guillotine/bandsaw/press )Ability to work in a team to deliver parts on timeStrong attention to detail, reliability and a quality-focused approachMotivation and a strong desire to learn press machine operation (main requirement)Desirable (preferable):Knowledge of manufacturing processes within aerospace or automotiveAbility to read and understand engineering drawings and aerospace specificationsPractical problem solving, analysis and decision-making skillsOther information: These are permanent roles.
You must have the right to work in the UK to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.