Aerospace Manufacturing Technician

ZipRecruiter; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aerospace industry is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to support the assembly and testing of space-certified products. The role involves precise assembly tasks, integrity assessments, and maintenance of cleanroom facilities. Candidates should have practical engineering skills, ideally from an apprenticeship, and experience with various testing equipment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Mechanical Fitter or practical engineering skills.
• Experience in assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace products.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly and testing tasks for aerospace components.
• Conduct integrity assessments using specialized leak detection equipment.
• Engage in material joining processes like TIG welding.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Engineering Skills

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Tools

Digital Voltmeters

Oscilloscopes

Data Acquisition Systems

Helium Mass Spectrometers

High-Voltage Test Equipment

Job description

Job Description

The core responsibility of this position is to contribute to the production of a wide range of products and fluidic components for the aerospace industry. Specifically, the role focuses on supporting routine business operations related to the assembly, integration, and testing of space-certified products, including non-return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters, and upcoming development projects. Prior experience as a Mechanical Fitter or demonstrable practical engineering skills, preferably acquired through an apprenticeship or within an engineering-related organization.

Primary Duties

1. Perform precise assembly and testing tasks.
2. Conduct integrity assessments of assembled systems using high-pressure gases and specialised leak detection equipment, such as helium mass spectrometers.
3. Prepare components for assembly and testing by employing automated particle counting equipment or patch sample counting techniques.
4. Utilize digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, and high-voltage dielectric and insulation resistance test equipment.
5. Engage in material joining processes, including manual TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding and orbital welding, while maintaining weld inspection records for parts and test pieces.
6. Perform periodic maintenance of cleanroom facilities and testing equipment.