Sheet Metal Specialist(Kempton Park)
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Job Overview / Summary
We are looking for a skilled Sheet Metal Specialist to read technical blueprints, operate fabrication machinery, and cut, bend, and assemble sheet metal components to exact tolerances. The ideal candidate ensures high-quality craftsmanship, safe machine operation, and timely project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Read and Interpret: Study blueprints, engineering schematics, shop drawings, and 2D/3D CAD models to determine project specifications.
Layout and Measurement: Accurately measure, mark, and layout dimensions on sheet metal (steel, aluminum, stainless steel).
Cut and Shape: Operate cutting tools, shears, plasma tables, laser cutting and welding, or CNC machinery to slice metal into required shapes.
Bend and Form: Use press brakes, rollers, and stamping equipment to bend, fold, and form flat sheets into 3D configurations with proper allowances.
Join and Assemble: Weld (TIG/MIG), solder, braze, rivet, bolt, or seal metal parts together MUST be able to use Plasma tables
Inspect and Finish: Check finished pieces against specifications using Calipers and gauges; grind, deburr, or polish rough edges.
Safety & Maintenance: Maintain a clean workspace, follow workshop safety protocols, and perform routine maintenance on tools and heavy machinery.
Required Qualifications & Education
Education: High school diploma, Grade 12 (Matric), or vocational/technical training in metal fabrication or mechanical engineering.
Trade / Certification: Completed apprenticeship, trade test, or welding certifications (e.g., TIG/MIG on stainless steel or aluminum).
Experience: 5 to 10 years of hands-on experience in a sheet metal fabrication shop or industrial manufacturing environment.
Skills and Competencies
Technical Literacy: Strong ability to read blueprints and understand bend allowances and flat-pattern geometry.
Machine Proficiency: Experience with press brakes, shears, punch presses, and hand/power tools.
Math & Spatial Skills: Solid practical geometry and arithmetic skills for accurate layout work.
Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long periods, bend, crouch, and lift heavy metal sheets.
Attention to Detail: Commitment to producing defect-free components that fit and function seamlessly.