Aerospace Sheet Metal Trainee: Fabrication & Fitting

Gregory Martin International; Byfleet; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Gregory Martin International is recruiting a Trainee Sheet Metal Fabricator & Mechanical Fitter in Byfleet, Surrey. You will develop competency in sheet metal fabrication and mechanical fitting while supporting manufacture and assembly of aerospace components to meet quality requirements.

You will learn to perform fabrication under supervision, interpret engineering drawings, use hand and power tools, and help maintain production deadlines.

Qualifications

• Interest in engineering, manufacturing or aerospace.
• Willingness to undertake formal training and develop technical skills.
• Ability to follow work instructions and learn to interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform sheet metal fabrication activities under supervision.
• Assist with forming, bending, drilling, trimming and finishing aerospace components.
• Learn to assemble and fit mechanical and sheet metal assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings.
• Deliver output targets in line with work-to-lists and training objectives.
• Interpret engineering planning documents and specification sheets, following SOPs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, jigs, fixtures and measuring equipment safely and correctly.
• Ensure equipment used is of sufficient quality to manufacture to customer specification, reporting defects.
• Complete all aspects of related operational documentation accurately.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the department.
• Work towards achieving agreed training and development milestones.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Mechanical fitting

Aerospace components

Engineering drawings

Quality awareness

SOPs

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Jigs & fixtures

Measuring equipment

Job description

Gregory Martin International is recruiting a Trainee Sheet Metal Fabricator & Mechanical Fitter in Byfleet, Surrey. You will develop competency in sheet metal fabrication and mechanical fitting while supporting manufacture and assembly of aerospace components to meet quality requirements.

You will learn to perform fabrication under supervision, interpret engineering drawings, use hand and power tools, and help maintain production deadlines.