F-35 Component Machinist: Precision Aircraft Fabrication

Matchtech; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defence sector project exposure

Dynamic team environment

Supportive workshops and hangars

Job summary

Matchtech is seeking a skilled F35 Component Fabricator for a contract role in the Defence sector. You will undertake manufacturing and fabrication of aircraft components, interpreting technical drawings and working with NC/CNC machinery in a team-focused environment.

Core responsibilities include manufacturing, modifying, and repairing parts to strict standards while maintaining health and safety compliance in equipped workshops and hangars.

Qualifications

• Experience in the aircraft industry, particularly tooling and machining.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications.
• Proficient in operating NC, CNC and conventional machining tools.
• Knowledge of mechanical fastening and fixing techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality checks.

Responsibilities

• Report to the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Manager and perform a range of fabrication activities on aircraft components.
• Follow approved Technical Information and work within a team in a dynamic environment.
• Manufacture, modify, and repair parts for aircraft and components to strict standards.
• Operate drilling, milling, cutting, and forming equipment in workshops and hangars.
• Utilise NC, CNC, conventional machining, bushing and assembly tools.
• Work safely in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Interpret technical drawings, patterns, templates and specifications.
• Use mechanical fasteners to join metal parts per procedures and quality standards.
• Cut, drill, shape and prepare metal materials using manual and power tools.
• Perform quality checks on components and assemblies, compile reports, escalate issues when needed.

Skills

Machining operations

NC/CNC machines

Technical drawings

Quality checks

Team collaboration

Health and safety compliance

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

Measuring instruments

Job description

Matchtech is seeking a skilled F35 Component Fabricator for a contract role in the Defence sector. You will undertake manufacturing and fabrication of aircraft components, interpreting technical drawings and working with NC/CNC machinery in a team-focused environment.

Core responsibilities include manufacturing, modifying, and repairing parts to strict standards while maintaining health and safety compliance in equipped workshops and hangars.