Sheet Metal Fabrication Operator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 19 March 2026
LOCATION
Bishops Stortford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Sheet Metal Fabrication Engineering Drawings Aerospace Specifications Fabricating Machines AS9100 Manufacturing Processes

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Sheet Metal Fabrication Operator

Location: Bishops Stortford

Employment Type: Permanent

Salary/Rate: Annual Salary

Job details

Ref: 21179

Type: Permanent

Location: Bishops Stortford

Hiring Consultant: Samuel Fawkes

Job Type: Permanent

About the Role

On behalf of our client, a leading organisation in the aviation industry, we are currently recruiting for a Sheet Metal Fabrication Operator. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic environment with a strong focus on safety, compliance and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate fabricating machines to produce sheet metal work components for assemblies and welded assemblies to AS9100 and/or equivalent quality standard
  • Develop, produce and assemble detailed parts
  • Follow procedures, read engineering drawings/lofts and produce work to a defined schedule
  • Set up and operate fabricating machines including guillotines, bandsaws and presses
  • Develop, produce and assemble detailed parts by laying out, measuring and marking materials in line with drawings or templates using scribes, dividers, squares, rules and calculators
  • Use engineering measuring equipment to check dimensions are in line with drawing requirements
  • Attend and participate in daily stand-up meetings
  • Adhere to all health and safety, quality and regulatory requirements
  • Maintain a tidy and safe working environment at all times

Candidate Requirements

  • Previous experience knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably within the aerospace or automotive industry
  • Experience operating fabricating machines
  • Ability to read, understand engineering drawings and aerospace specifications
  • Ability to work in cross-functional teams to deliver parts on time
  • Right to work in the UK

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

  • Industry-leading compliance support
  • Fast onboarding and documentation assistance
  • Dedicated recruitment consultant
  • Placements across the globe
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents to [contact hidden].

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