Aircraft Fitter

Brookhouse Aerospace Limited; Darwen; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holidays 28 days

Overtime premium

Shift allowances

On-site health

Employee referral

Health cash plan

Job summary

The candidate will rivet, drill, and seal, use handheld and air tools, and maintain compliance with SOPs, records, health & safety, and SQCDP. Training and 6S improvements are part of the role.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent).
• At least 3 years of experience in fitting and assembly.
• Experience with aircraft fitting of detail parts.
• Ability to read/interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Ability to work to precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Experience with tooling, drills, rivet milling, and measuring equipment.
• Computer literacy and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform Fitting duties including riveting, drilling and sealing.
• Use handheld and air powered tools.
• Work with small to medium sized precision components.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and quality docs.
• Communicate with Team Leader to understand production plans and meet objectives.
• Ensure components meet specifications and deadlines.
• Maintain SQCDP standards and traceability of records.
• Undertake training and 6S improvements.

Skills

Fitting & assembly

Reading engineering drawings

Precision measurements

MS Office proficiency

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Handheld tools

Air-powered tools

Rivet milling equipment

Drill tooling

Job description

Here is what you can expect to be doing:

The candidate will be an approved Fitter who is able to undertake all aspects of detail fitting in relation to the manufacture of aircraft components.

• Perform Fitting duties including but not limited to: riveting, drilling and sealing.
• Use handheld and air powered tools
• Work with small to medium sized precision components
• Perform all duties in accordance with defined Standard Operating Procedures
• Communicate with the departments Team Leader to understand production plans and meet objectives.
• Ensure the detail fitting and production of aircraft components is accurate, complies with specifications and meets timed deadlines.
• Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents, ensuring industry standards are upheld in the production of components.
• Undertake tasks delegated by Team Lead &/or Senior Management.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards.
• Adhere to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People procedures (SQCDP)
• Keep records accurate & up to date ensuring industry standards are upheld & traceability remains explicitly clear.
• Undertake training & development set by the team Leader.
• Contribute & undertake 6S improvements.
• Ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements/legislation are maintained & followed.

A few things about you:

• Grade C &/or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Math’s & English.
  
• 3 years plus fitting & assembly experience.
• Experience of aircraft fitting of detail parts.
• Ability to read/interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Work within precise limits & standards of accuracy
• Ability to use various tooling drills & rivet milling assembly measuring equipment.
• Computer literate & able to use MS Office.

When you are working:

4-day week Monday to Thursday 07:15 am to 5:00 pm totalling 37 hours weekly.

Overtime is available from Friday to Sunday at premium rates of pay.

Why work for us:

Aside from the competitive rate of pay, the following is available:

• Holidays start at 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays) pro rata for 4 days.
• Overtime rates after basic hours are 1.5 of your basic hourly rate, including Fridays and Saturdays
• Overtime rates for Sundays are 2.0 of your basic hourly rate.
• Shift Allowances: Nights 33%, Double day 18% and Blended Rota 22%
• On-site – Occupational Health
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Corporate Health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind)

At least three years of working experience within an aerospace/manufacturing environment