Aircraft Assembly Fitter

Morson Forces; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rotating shifts

Job summary

Morson Edge are recruiting for Aircraft Assembly Fitters to manufacture high-quality wing structures and assemblies for the civil aviation industry in NG15. This permanent, full-time role offers a pay range of £15.36–£15.88 per hour and a 39-hour week.

You will assemble wing structures using jigs and fixtures, carry out manual drilling and bench assembly, and use fasteners, sealants and paints. Training is provided to develop your aerospace fabrication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly or engineering environments.
• GCSE Maths and English at minimum.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to follow engineering drawings and production instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assembling aircraft wing structures and components using jigs and fixtures
• Carrying out manual drilling and bench assembly operations
• Using specialist fasteners, sealants and paints
• Deburring and preparing components to required standards
• Following engineering drawings, SOPs and visual work instructions
• Using measuring equipment to check components
• Maintaining accurate production records and traceability
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping

Skills

Assembly experience

Engineering experience

Attention to detail

Reading drawings

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Aircraft Assembly Fitter

£15.36–£15.88 per hour | Permanent | 39 hours per week

Aircraft structures. Precision assembly. Develop your engineering skills.

Morson Edge are recruiting for Aircraft Assembly Fitters to manufacture high-quality wing structures and assemblies for the civil aviation industry in NG15.

This opportunity would suit candidates with experience as Aircraft Fitters, Assembly Fitters, Mechanical Fitters, Production Operatives, Manufacturing Technicians, Aerospace Fitters or Engineering Assemblers looking to develop their careers within Aerospace manufacturing.

Working individually or as part of a small team, you’ll progressively assemble aircraft wing components using specialist jigs and fixtures, following engineering drawings, specifications and production instructions through to completion.

Training will be provided on the specific processes, making this an excellent opportunity for candidates with transferable engineering or assembly experience.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assembling aircraft wing structures and components using jigs and fixtures




• Carrying out manual drilling and bench assembly operations




• Using specialist fasteners, sealants and paints




• Deburring and preparing components to required standards




• Following engineering drawings, SOPs and visual work instructions




• Using measuring equipment to check components




• Maintaining accurate production records and traceability




• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality and housekeeping

You’ll need previous assembly or engineering experience, ideally within Aerospace, manufacturing or a similar production environment. Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to instructions are essential.

Experience with manual drilling, sealants, torque tightening and engineering drawings would be advantageous. Previous CNC machining experience would also be beneficial.

GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English are required.

Key details:

• Location: NG15




• Pay: £15.36–£15.88 per hour




• Contract: Permanent, full-time




• Hours: 39 per week




• Shifts: Rotating mornings and afternoons

Precision engineering. Aircraft structures. Your next step in Aerospace.