Sheet Metal Worker
Core
Develop and optimise CNC profiling processes using waterjet, plasma, and laser cutting equipment to produce accurate profiles and material kits for naval vessels.
Role type
Sheet Metal Worker (CNC Profiling & Fabrication)
Builds
Profiled components and material kits for marine/defence applications
Domain
Defence, Aerospace, Marine Engineering
Required skills
CNC machining and programming, interpreting engineering drawings, sheet metal fabrication, dimensional inspection, reverse engineering, problem-solving
Preferred skills
Modern Apprenticeship / Trade Papers, NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication or related discipline
Technologies
Waterjet, Plasma, Laser cutting equipment, CAD
Responsibilities
Produce material kits and profiled components using cutting equipment, Interpret engineering drawings to determine manufacturing methods, Conduct dimensional inspections and quality checks, Reverse engineer existing components, Support workshop fabrication activities
Seniority
Entry-level / Apprentice