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Sheet Metal Worker / CNC Press Brake Operator & Fabricator

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Posting date: 23 September 2025
Salary: Not specified
Additional salary information: Competitive Depending on Experience + Benefits
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 October 2025
Location: Sutton-In-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: AWD online
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: AWDO-P13890

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Summary

Sheet Metal Worker / CNC Press Brake Operator & Fabricator

Fantastic opportunity to join a skilled aerospace fabrication team, working with sheet metal, welding, and CNC press brake machinery. Ideal for someone with proven experience in fabrication, metal forming, and precision engineering.


SALARY: Competitive Depending on Experience + Benefits

LOCATION: Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Day shifts with flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends when required


JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Sheet Metal Worker / CNC Press Brake Operator & Fabricator to join a leading aerospace engineering environment, producing high-quality components to tight tolerances.

As a Sheet Metal Worker / CNC Press Brake Operator & Fabricator, you will work with aluminium, titanium, and aerospace composites, fabricating precision parts and components using specialist tools and equipment.

The Sheet Metal Worker / CNC Press Brake Operator & Fabricator role is perfect for someone with a strong background in CNC press brake operation, welding, and fabrication, with the ability to read technical drawings and deliver exceptional workmanship.

APPLY TODAY

If this role sounds like an exciting opportunity, apply today and take your next career step in aerospace fabrication.


DUTIES

Your duties as the Sheet Metal Worker / CNC Press Brake Operator & Fabricator include:

• CNC Press Brake Operation: Programming, setting and operating Amada and LVD CNC press brake machinery

• Sheet Metal Fabrication: Producing precision aerospace components to AS9001 standards

• Welding and Finishing: Carrying out welding, deburring, polishing and surface finishing tasks

• Technical Interpretation: Reading and working from detailed 2D aerospace drawings

• Tool Use: Operating hand tools and power tools safely and effectively

• Component Forming: Forming and profiling metal and composite parts to specification

• Drilling and Countersinking: Producing precision holes and fixing points for aerospace assemblies

• Quality Control: Ensuring all parts are manufactured to required standards and tolerances


CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualified Background: NVQ qualified or time-served in sheet metal or fabrication

• Proven Expertise: Previous experience in CNC press brake programming, setting and operation

• Fabrication Skills: Proven experience of welding and aerospace component fabrication

• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Aerospace Standards: Familiar with tight tolerances and quality requirements

• Detail Focus: Excellent attention to detail with a quality-driven mindset

• Team Approach: Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team

• Positive Attitude: Can-do approach and willingness to support business needs


BENEFITS

• Competitive Pay: Attractive salary package offered

• Skill Development: Opportunities to broaden fabrication and welding expertise

• Career Progression: Long-term prospects within aerospace manufacturing

• Supportive Environment: Work as part of a skilled and experienced fabrication team

• Work Variety: Exposure to a range of materials including aluminium, titanium and composites

• Secure Role: Permanent full-time position with stability in a specialist industry


HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13890

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