Sheetmetal Worker Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I’m looking for a role at [Company Name] because I’ve spent the last eight years turning blueprints into solid metal work, from lightweight panels to complex airframe components. In my last job I read drawings and cut to tolerances with a 0.5 mm limit, then double checked with callipers before any welding. A single misread can ripple through a project, so I keep the basics tight and the work honest. I’m comfortable with reading specs, marking stock, and verifying dimensions, and I’ve worked across fabrication, forming, and joining methods. I’m used to on-site fit outs and finishing, with a practical approach to copperwork and decorative elements when required. I value clean workspaces, accurate marking, and keeping a close eye on tolerances and material stock against a job pack. A project story from [Previous Company] fits the sort of detail I bring. We replaced damaged skin panels mid-assembly on a small aircraft component, cutting to spec, bending to shape, and welding the joints with NT and TIG methods. The job clocked in at two days of fabrication, and the team avoided rework by catching a mismatch in the cut lists early. Finishing, polishing, and a final check completed the task without delaying the build. I’m ready to discuss how my hands-on sheetmetal background can fit [Company Name]. I’m available for a chat this week and can bring examples of recent work and references. Kind regards, [Your Name]