Aerospace Assembly Mechanical Fitter

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Warmley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Technician in Bristol to join a thriving aerospace-focused engineering team. You will perform aerospace assembly and fitting per drawings, using hand tools and measuring equipment, while maintaining traceability and quality records.

The role requires experience with mechanical assembly or fitting, familiarity with engineering drawings, and capability to use precision measuring tools.

Qualifications

• Mechanical assembly or fitting experience required.
• Familiar with engineering drawings.
• Experience using measuring equipment.
• Aerospace environment preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out aerospace assembly and fitting per drawings and instructions.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment and fixtures to assemble components.
• Maintain traceability and complete production and quality documentation.
• Identify non-conforming parts and raise issues per company process.
• Maintain clean, safe working environment and observe TPM and H&S procedures.
• Support colleagues to maximise output while ensuring quality.

Skills

Mechanical assembly

Fitting experience

Reading drawings

Measuring equipment

Education

Mechanical qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Aerospace Mechanical Assembly Technician in Bristol

Are you a Mechanical Assembler or Fitter looking for a new opportunity ideally from the Aerospace industry?

Are you looking to develop your career within a profitable and highly successful business?

Our client is looking for a highly motivated and proactive Mechanical Assembly Technician to work within a thriving engineering company

The Company:

With the company's success continuing to grow steadily, they are looking at expanding the work force on site in order to maintain production levels. They are a market leader within the Aerospace manufacturing sector and are looking forward to another successful year within this marketplace. The business has shown consistent growth and is constantly developing new systems to maintain their competitive advantage in existing markets. The successful Mechanical Assembly will receive support and development which will provide you with an excellent opportunity to further yourself and progress your career within a continually expanding business.

The Role:

• Complete aerospace assembly and fitting operations in accordance with engineering drawings, work instructions, specifications and approved processes.
• Fit, assemble and finish components using appropriate hand tools, measuring equipment, fixtures and assembly aids.
• Accurately perform ancillary processes including, but not limited to, part marking, serration, varnishing and deburring.
• Inspect own work and correctly use precision measurement equipment to verify conformity to specification.
• Maintain full traceability and accurately complete production, inspection and quality documentation, both physical and digital.
• Identify and report non-conforming parts, assembly issues or discrepancies in drawings and instructions through the appropriate company process.
• Maintain a clean and controlled working environment, following FOD prevention and good housekeeping requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance in accordance with company TPM procedures.
• Comply with company procedures and policies, including Health and Safety and quality requirements.
• Communicate effectively and work as part of a team with colleagues and management, demonstrating company values.
• Be willing to learn and to teach others in accordance with company Competence Management procedures.
• Assist colleagues to ensure maximum production output while maintaining required quality standards.
• You may be required to work alternative shifts / hours.
• You may be required to perform any other reasonable duties or specific projects from time to time as directed by management.

The Candidate:

• Mechanical assembly or fitting experience
• Familiar with engineering drawings
• Experience with measuring equipment
• Ideally from an Aerospace environment or similar (not essential)
• Mechanical qualification and/or apprenticeship ideal