Sheet Metal Worker-Senior Trimmer

Metal worker CONTRACTORS REQUIRED.

Role is Inside IR35. Contractors DO NOT apply if you’re noting willing to work Umbrella Inside IR35.

Skill set for specialist metal worker

Below is a description of ideal skill sets and attributes that would be expected/required for a specialist trimmer to carry out with confidence from day 1.

• Use of hand tools – pistol drills, hand drills, pillar-drills. To drill a varied range of holes sizes to job spec from 1.5mm to 7.20mm Must have good speed control and precision placement. Due to tight tolerances, some jobs require the holes to be finished to size by use of a reamer tool. Hand snips/tin snips are used on selected high spec jobs, and this would be an added benefit to a candidate if they were to have experience using these.
• Grinding/polishing – User must be efficient in the use of grinding and polishing tools and have experience to working with tight aerospace tolerances and understanding surface finishing. A good understanding of the use of different course grit tools and the application of them. Grinding discs, flapper wheels, roloc bands.
• Bandsaws – experience in cutting 3D formed parts on a Bandsaw. The operator must have a good eye for detail as they will be using a scribe line as a cutting guidance and tolerances are critical.
• Fly-press – Experience in setting and using a fly-press machine. The setting of the die and cutting edge to tolerance measurement and the application of the process.
• Reading drawings and technical sheets – A good understanding of reading engineering drawings and being able to follow written instruction to comply to customer spec and produce confirming parts.

37.5 hour standard week, potential for 10 hours additional overtime

If this sounds like you, in the first instance please send me an updated version of your CV in reply to this advert. Disclaimer:-Inside Right is acting as an employment business on behalf of a client partner. If you have not had a response to your application within 2 weeks of applying, on this occasion you may have been unsuccesful.

Inside Right is an equal opportunities/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor emloyment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any protected characteristic

Skills Required

• Extensive experience in metal trimming and polishing operations, ideally within an aerospace, precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of surface finish requirements, drawing interpretation and engineering tolerances.
• Competent in the use of hand held and fixed trimming and polishing equipment.
• Proven ability to set up equipment accurately and consistently to achieve repeatable, high quality outputs.
• Sound knowledge of inspection techniques and use of measuring equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify defects, non conformances and process issues, with a focus on right first time delivery.
• Experience in training, coaching or mentoring other operators.
• Ability to plan workload, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a fast paced production environment.
• Strong communication skills, with confidence to raise concerns, escalate issues and collaborate across functions.
• Good level of IT literacy for completion of production, quality and training records.
• High attention to detail, with a disciplined and safety focused approach to work.
• Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to support other areas when required

Qualifications Required

• Extensive experience in metal trimming and polishing operations, ideally within an aerospace, precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of surface finish requirements, drawing interpretation and engineering tolerances.
• Competent in the use of hand held and fixed trimming and polishing equipment.
• Proven ability to set up equipment accurately and consistently to achieve repeatable, high quality outputs.
• Sound knowledge of inspection techniques and use of measuring equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to identify defects, non conformances and process issues, with a focus on right first time delivery.
• Experience in training, coaching or mentoring other operators.
• Ability to plan workload, prioritise tasks and manage time effectively in a fast paced production environment.
• Strong communication skills, with confidence to raise concerns, escalate issues and collaborate across functions.
• Good level of IT literacy for completion of production, quality and training records.
• High attention to detail, with a disciplined and safety focused approach to work.
• Flexible and adaptable, with willingness to support other areas when required

Rate of Pay

£35.00 per hour

Job ID – IR20264