Composite Fitter

Morson Talent; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent seeks Composite Fitters for an ongoing full-time opportunity on behalf of aerospace clients in Yeovil, Somerset. This role involves manufacturing and inspecting Vital assemblies, requiring a recognized apprenticeship in a mechanical or aerospace discipline along with expertise in composite manufacturing techniques.

Qualifications

• Experience manufacturing Vital assemblies and components.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings for composite lay-up.
• Special Process approval required.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture of Vital assemblies and components.
• Operate in Clean Room composite activities and Autoclave processing.
• Support other skilled disciplines as required.

Skills

Mechanical discipline knowledge

Aerospace discipline knowledge

Composite manufacturing techniques

Fitting techniques

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Bond fixtures

Presses

Automated lay-up tools

Traditional machine tools

Job description

Morson Talent currently have an opportunity available for Composite Fitters to work on the behalf of our Aerospace clients based in Yeovil, Somerset. This is a full-time position to work on an ongoing contract.

The manufacture and inspection of Vital assemblies requires the utmost discretion to ensure aircraft safety.
Operators are expected to work flexibly in any of the following general areas with limited cross area flexibility:

• Composite manufacturing techniques
• Fitting techniques
• Maintaining techniques
• Process bath techniques
• Electrical techniques
KEY JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:

The Composite Fitter role includes but not restricted to, the following key accountabilities:

Main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Manufacture of Vital assemblies
• Manufacture of components and sub-assemblies in the production of Vital assemblies
• The ability to work in one of the following work centres in DCC:
o Clean Room composite activity including material cutting, laying up bagging and processing and the operation of various material processing machines including Desitech,X-Y table and automatic tape layers.
o Autoclave processing
o Detail/assembly pre-treatment techniques including operation of Vapormatt machine.
o Machine tool and roto-peening
o Process baths
o Final assembly detail fitting and caulking
o Press operation and cure cycle monitoring
o Test specimen manufacture
o Detail assembly de-flashing and trimming (fettling activities)
o Post survey repair work including strip and rebuild of main and tail rotor blades
o Support to other skilled disciplines within DCC as workloads and requirements dictate

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical or aerospace discipline
• Special Process approval
• Manual Handling (1 day)
• Crane operation (1 day)
• Health & Safety Training (1 week)
• Essential knowledge of, working with and manufacturing processAbility to interpret engineering drawing techniques defining composite lay-up definition (not covered by BS908 drawing as normally taught in colleges)
• Knowledge of WHPS specifications and plant control requirements e.g., process baths
• Knowledge of Company Quality Operating System and Planning Manual contents and interpretation
• Ability to operate various plant such as bond fixtures, presses, automated lay-up tools, traditional machine tools
• Traditional fitting and/or machining skills
• Ability to adapt to a wide range of manufacturing techniques
• Ability to apply caulking and sealing agents to the highest standards, understanding the aerodynamic importance of surface finish
• Cutting and laying up of intricate shapes and detailed ply patterns including the acquired skill of knowing how to drape and press down spar materials prior to tool closure.
• Clearance of Materials Laboratory to WHPS 644 (use of adhesive systems)
• Skilled removal/ clean-up of composite items without damage to structural matrix/ reinforcing s.

If you have the required experience for this position, please apply today or contact Lisa Nardiello on (phone number removed) for further information.