Ref: SYN55079

Sheet Metal Fabricator

• Location England, South East, Berkshire, Woodley
• Sector ManufacturingEngineeringAutomotive & Motorsport
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £32000 - £34000 per annum

Sheet Metal Fabricator

Location: Reading
Salary: £32,000 – £34,000 + Overtime + Bonus
Hours: Monday – Friday (7:30am to 3:30 pm)
Benefits: 28 days annual leave + Pension + bonus+ parking

Syntech are representing one of the UK’s most respected SME’s in their next phase of growth. We require a skilled Sheet Metal Fabricator, someone with experience in Tube Bending is required on a full-time basis to join the team at their Reading factory.

Sheet Metal Fabricator Responsibilities:

• Operating semi-CNC and manual tube-bending machines to bend titanium, stainless steel and aluminium pipes for precision assemblies.
• Working to tight tolerances using jigs, CMMs, and measurement tools to ensure all bends meet spec.
• Interpreting engineering drawings and instructions to set up bending sequences and prepare tube stock.
• Prepping and assembling bent tubing in welding jigs ready for TIG welding.
• Managing the tube-bending bay, including tooling, stock, and area cleanliness, this is your zone.
• Collaborating with engineers and project managers to offer manufacturability feedback and support continuous improvement.
• Occasionally supporting other areas of the workshop to meet key project deadlines.

Sheet Metal Fabricator Experience:

• Proven experience in an engineering workshop environment, particularly in roles requiring precision assembly and attention to detail.
• The ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering drawings and technical instructions.
• Basic computer literacy, with a willingness to learn industry-specific software (full training provided).
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset, you’ll need to think on your feet to overcome challenges and ensure deadlines are met.
• Tube-bending experience is a strong advantage, but not essential, we’ll train the right person with the right attitude.
• An interest or background in motorsport or high-performance engineering would be a bonus.

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