Press and Small Fabrications Operator

Location: Romford

Are you an experienced manufacturing operative with a keen eye for detail? Do you enjoy working in a precision engineering environment where quality and accuracy are essential? We're looking for a Press and Small Fabrications Operator to join our clients production team, manufacturing high-quality components for the aerospace and defence industries.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a skilled and supportive team, working with a variety of fabrication equipment to produce precision components to exact customer specifications.

About the Role

As a Press and Small Fabrications Operator, you'll be responsible for producing a range of sheet metal and fabricated components using presses and associated fabrication equipment. You'll ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the high-quality standards expected within a precision manufacturing environment.

Working from engineering drawings and manufacturing instructions, you'll carry out a variety of fabrication operations while maintaining excellent attention to detail and ensuring compliance with company quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of press and small fabrication equipment to manufacture precision components.
• Set up and safely operate machinery in accordance with work instructions and company procedures.
• Perform fabrication processes including pressing, forming, bending, punching, drilling, deburring and assembly.
• Manufacture components to engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
• Carry out visual and dimensional inspections to ensure components meet quality standards.
• Use measuring equipment and gauges to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Identify and report any quality concerns or non-conforming products.
• Ensure machinery, tooling and work areas are maintained in a safe and clean condition.
• Complete production documentation accurately and maintain full traceability where required.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to meet production schedules and quality targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality and efficiency.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Experience operating presses or fabrication equipment within a manufacturing environment.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Experience using hand tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Good manual dexterity with excellent attention to detail.
• A strong understanding of quality standards and safe working practices.
• The ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible, positive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills.

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience within the aerospace, defence or precision engineering sectors.
• Experience working with aluminium, stainless steel and other engineering materials.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication processes.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality-controlled manufacturing standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• The opportunity to work within a well-established aerospace and defence manufacturing business.
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.
• Modern manufacturing facilities with high-quality equipment.
• A supportive team environment focused on safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.

If you're looking to build your career in precision manufacturing and want to join a company where quality, teamwork and engineering excellence are at the heart of everything we do, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of our growing team.