Sheet Metal Worker
Sheffield
Aerospace
£33,494 plus comprehensive benefits package and regular overtime
We are currently recruiting for a Sheet Metal Work Operative to work in the Exhausts team who will be responsible for fitting materials using hands, tools or presses following strict guidelines covering safety, quality and work instructions, conducting regular maintenance checks on machines and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform drilling operations.
- Perform manual press operations.
- Abrade and final finish assemblies.
- Use hand and air powered tools.
- Ensure products are to the correct tolerances and meet customer as well as internal standards and specifications (NADCAP and AS9100 standards).
- Interpret drawings.
- Work meticulously to work instructions and procedures.
- Keep equipment operational by completing autonomous maintenance requirements.
- Provide feedback on production issues as and when they arise.
- Know and understand company and department policies and safety procedures.
- Report to work on time, follow instructions from supervisor or management, interact well co-workers, understand and follow work rules and procedures.
- Other duties as assigned, requested, or needed.
Qualifications or Certifications
- NVQ/qualification in Engineering discipline is desirable.
- Environmental awareness, Manual handling, Abrasive wheel training, calibration control, LOTO (Lock out / Tag Out) Risk Assessments, SOP Development, RCA, Basic CI (Continuous Improvement) principles.
Experience:
- Sheet Metal Work experience – Essential.
- Manual Press work experience – Essential.
- Reading and following written instruction e.g., SOPs, Technique sheets, drawings, and specifications – Essential.
- Experience of working to production targets – Essential.
- Experience in Aerospace or similar industry – Preferable.
- Basic understanding of lean principles (5S) – Essential.
- Quality conscious and be able to work accurately in a busy environment – Essential.