Sheet Metal Operative

Sheet Metal Operative

Dorking, Surrey
£35K-40K/Annum
Monday- Thursday, 7:00am-3:30pm , Friday, 07:00 am to 12 pm

We are looking for a highly skilled Sheet Metal Operative for an immediate requirement. The role involves precision sheet metal work with thin gauge materials (up to 2mm max), focusing on high-quality, aesthetic finishes. You will be fabricating server rack boxes and precision-engineered components, mainly using stainless steel and aluminium. This is a fine limit, high-accuracy fabrication role, not structural or heavy fabrication. Candidates should have strong experience in thin gauge sheet metal work, cutting, forming, and assembly to a very high standard. MIG welding is not required, however TIG welding experience would be an advantage.

We are specifically seeking candidates with precision engineering or fine fabrication backgrounds (not construction, architectural, or heavy structural welding).

Authorities and Responsibilities:

Maintain all health and safety disciplines.
Predominately TIG welding of stainless steel and aluminium.
Able to MIG weld mild steel fabrications.
Spot welding
Use of guillotine notching machines
Folding using press breaks & ability to develop flat patterns.
Use of manual box folding and rolling equipment
Able to use bench drill for drilling and tapping.
Use PEMS inserting machine.
Part finishing including handheld grinding and polishing equipment.
Able to work to a high standard / tight tolerance, small batch work or one-offs.
Produce components to drawing specification and required quality standards.
Maintain machines, tooling, and good housekeeping always.
Organise area & tooling to maximise productivity.
Operate all plant equipment to procedure and health and safety guidelines.
Willingness to participate in improvement activities across the business.
Assist in problem solving when issues arise.
Must embrace change and be willing to adopt new skills to support all areas of the business.
To be flexible in a small team-oriented environment

Qualifications, Experience, Skills & Ability:

Good communication skills
To be able to read and understand engineering drawings and procedures.
Proficient using measuring equipment.
Understand the importance of following process & standards.
Must possess a positive can do attitude.
Must have the ability to work without supervision.
Must be prepared to undertake all reasonable requests as determined by the business needs.
Strong organisational & housekeeping standards, experience of working with 5S methodology & lean tools an advantage.If you have the skills and experience outlined above and would like to be considered for this position, please contact Gautam Kumar on (phone number removed) or send your CV to .
Alternatively, apply directly to this advert!

Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed