Sheet Metal Trades Worker

QC Engineering is a leading sheet metal contract manufacturer based in Napier, known for precision, reliability, and a strong focus on quality.

We’re expanding and looking for a skilled all round Sheetmetal Trades worker to join our day shift. If you take pride in doing things right the first time and thrive in a well-organized, quality-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you

Job Description

• Read and use engineering drawings, plans and job specifications to understand the sheet-metal parts required, including their dimensions and specifications.
• Measure and mark sheet metal accurately before carrying out cutting, folding and forming work.
• Choose the correct sheet-metal material and thickness for each job, including mild steel, stainless steel and aluminium.
• Work out material sizes and allow for bend allowances when preparing sheet-metal parts.
• Set up and operate CNC laser cutting machines to produce sheet-metal parts to the required shape and size.
• Load sheet-metal material onto the laser cutting machine and use the correct machine settings and tooling for the job.
• Measure and inspect laser-cut parts to make sure they meet the required dimensions, quality and finish.
• Set up and operate CNC press brake machines to bend and fold sheet metal in line with engineering drawings.
• Choose and fit the correct punches, dies and other tooling for different bending requirements.
• Set machine settings and back gauges as required to achieve accurate bends and specified tolerances.
• Set up and operate PEM press equipment to fit self-clinching nuts, studs, standoffs and other fasteners into sheet-metal parts.
• Join and assemble fabricated sheet-metal parts using screws, rivets, nuts, bolts and other suitable fastening methods.
• Fit and align sheet-metal panels, brackets and other fabricated parts to ensure they assemble correctly.
• Use hand tools and specialised assembly tools to complete and secure sheet-metal assemblies.
• Use measuring tools, including vernier calipers, micrometers and gauges, to check dimensions and tolerances.
• Check completed parts and assemblies against engineering drawings, specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify and rectify fabrication, measurement and assembly problems when required.
• Deburr and finish sheet-metal parts to prepare them for final assembly or use.
• Carry out routine operator checks and basic maintenance of machinery and tooling.
• Follow workplace health and safety requirements when working with sheet metal, machinery, tools and equipment.
• Keep the work area clean and organised and safely handle materials, machinery and equipment.
• Understand Lean manufacturing principles.
• Shift Details
• Day Shift: 7.30am to 4pm
• 5 days per week
• Full-time position