Aerospace Fitter: Precision Assemblies, 4-Day Week

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Great pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows, based in Congleton, Cheshire, is seeking a skilled Fitter to join our aerospace manufacturing team. You will work in a fast-paced production environment to manufacture precision components and assemblies that meet the highest quality and safety standards.

You will read engineering drawings, operate tooling and machinery, perform in-process inspections, and help maintain housekeeping and safety.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Confident in operating production tooling, machinery, and hand tools.
• Experience in fitting, assembly, fabrication or production roles.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards, kitting lists, and work instructions to ensure specifications are met.
• Use hand tools, machinery and production equipment to cut, form, machine, shape and size components.
• Operate tooling and machinery to resistance weld and join materials per requirements.
• Carry out in-process inspections and quality checks throughout manufacturing.
• Accurately record measurements and complete job card documentation.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Machinery operation

Quality inspection

Education

Maths (Level 2)

Another Level 2 qualification

Third Level 2 qualification

Tools

Jigs & fixtures

Production tooling

Job description

Senior Bird Bellows, based in Congleton, Cheshire, is seeking a skilled Fitter to join our aerospace manufacturing team. You will work in a fast-paced production environment to manufacture precision components and assemblies that meet the highest quality and safety standards.

You will read engineering drawings, operate tooling and machinery, perform in-process inspections, and help maintain housekeeping and safety.