Sheet Metal Fabricator

Location: Dorking, Surrey

Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Thursday: Start at 6:00 or 7:00 AM, finish at 2:30 or 3:30 PM,

Friday: 5-hour day, finish at 11:00 AM or 12:00 PM

An established manufacturer of precision equipment is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Fabricator to join their team in Dorking, Surrey.

The Role

This is a hands-on fabrication position producing high-quality components and assemblies to tight tolerances. Working primarily with thin-gauge aluminium (0.5mm – 2mm), you’ll take parts from raw material through to finished assemblies. The role offers long-term stability, a supportive team, and excellent working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble precision sheet metal components
• Spot welding and use of guillotine and notching machines
• Folding using press brakes, including developing flat patterns
• Operation of manual box folding and rolling equipment
• Drilling and tapping using bench drills
• Brake press operation (shaping and bending sheet aluminium)
• Fettling and finishing components to precision tolerances

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience in sheet metal fabrication of precision equipment
• Skilled in working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards
• Competent in multiple fabrication processes (e.g. guillotine, brake press, welding, fettling, drilling, manual box folding and rolling)
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or collaboratively
• Strong understanding of aluminium fabrication best practices