F35 Component Fabricator

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

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence sector, is currently seeking a skilled F35 Component Fabricator for a contract role. This opportunity is within the context of military aircraft manufacturing and maintenance, providing an excellent chance to work on advanced defence projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the F-35 Aircraft Maintenance Manager and undertaking a range of manufacturing/fabrication activities on aircraft components
• Following approved Technical Information and working effectively within a team in a dynamic operational environment
• Manufacturing, modifying, and repairing parts for aircraft and components to strict standards
• Utilising machinery such as drilling, milling, cutting, and forming equipment in equipped workshops and aircraft maintenance hangars
• Operating NC, CNC, conventional machining, bushing, and assembly tools
• Working safely at all times in compliance with health and safety legislation
• Interpreting technical drawings, patterns, templates, and specifications
• Utilising mechanical fasteners and fixing techniques to join metal parts according to approved procedures and quality standards
• Cutting, drilling, shaping, and preparing metal materials using manual and power tools
• Carrying out quality checks on component parts and completed assemblies, compiling appropriate reports, and escalating issues when necessary

Job Requirements

• Experience in the aircraft industry, particularly in tooling and machining
• Competence in working to maintenance instructions within an MOE framework
• Proficiency in operating machining tools such as NC, CNC, and conventional machines
• Understanding of technical drawings, patterns, templates, and specifications
• Knowledge of mechanical fastening and fixing techniques
• Strong attention to detail and ability to perform quality checks
• Commitment to working safely and complying with health and safety regulations
• Ability to work effectively within a team

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on advanced defence projects
• Experience within a leading organisation in the Defence sector
• Supportive and dynamic work environment