Aerospace Laser Operator & Fettler — 4-Day Week, Pension

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Excellent pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows in Congleton is seeking a Laser Operator / Fettler to join our aerospace manufacturing team. The role focuses on operating laser cutting equipment and fettling finishe d parts to meet exact aerospace quality standards from engineering drawings and documentation.

You will handle deburring, grinding and finishing, inspect components and record data. A strong eye for detail and adherence to procedures is essential for maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with laser cutting, fettling, fabrication or similar roles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fettling, deburring, grinding, polishing and finishing operations to meet component standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards, work instructions and production documentation.
• Inspect components throughout production to ensure quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment and production machinery safely and effectively.
• Record production and inspection data in line with procedures.
• Identify and report defects or issues to the Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Tools

Laser cutting machinery

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Production machinery

Job description

Senior Bird Bellows in Congleton is seeking a Laser Operator / Fettler to join our aerospace manufacturing team. The role focuses on operating laser cutting equipment and fettling finishe d parts to meet exact aerospace quality standards from engineering drawings and documentation.

You will handle deburring, grinding and finishing, inspect components and record data. A strong eye for detail and adherence to procedures is essential for maintaining safety and quality.