Fabricator or Sheet Metal Operative

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Location:

Letchworth

Job Type: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per Week

An established and highly respected precision manufacturing business is looking to expand its skilled production team with the addition of an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator.

Working across a varied portfolio of bespoke projects, this is an opportunity to join a business where quality, craftsmanship and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything they do.

This is not a repetitive production role; you’ll be involved in interpreting drawings, creating templates and producing high‑quality fabricated components that move through to larger‑scale production. The team are highly skilled and hands‑on, so this role would suit someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in precision work and can hit the ground running.

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and job specifications
• Producing bespoke sheet metal components and templates from customer designs
• Cutting, folding and fabricating sheet metal to required specifications
• Creating and preparing tooling for manufacture
• Operating a range of workshop machinery including press brake, laser and fabrication equipment
• Carrying out TIG and MIG welding where required
• Supporting bespoke and prototype projects through to production handover
• Working to high quality standards in a fast‑paced engineering environment
• Maintaining a safe and organised working area

• Previous experience within Sheet Metal Fabrication / General Fabrication is essential
• Strong hands‑on engineering background – practical ability is key
• Competent in reading and working from technical drawings
• Experience with cutting, folding, fabrication and tooling creation
• TIG and MIG welding experience required, robotic welding exposure advantageous
• Comfortable working on bespoke, varied projects rather than repetitive production work
• Able to work independently and maintain high standards under pressure

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Overtime available and paid at time and a half
• Early finish every Friday
• Opportunity to work across exciting industries and bespoke engineering projects
• Stable, established business with long‑term opportunities
• Supportive and highly skilled team environment

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