Fitter - Compressed Gases

AMETEK; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace repair facility located in the United Kingdom seeks candidates to repair, test, and overhaul valve and cylinder assemblies. Applicants should possess strong teamwork and communication skills, alongside a minimum GCSE in Maths and English. Experience in referencing compliance manuals is critical for ensuring safety and quality in all tasks. Join a reputable company with over 60 years in the aviation service industry and contribute to high-quality workmanship in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting compliance manuals.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Repair, test and overhaul valve & cylinder assemblies.
• Hydrostatic testing of cylinders and charging assemblies.
• Re-assembly of valve and cylinder components.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Flexibility

Organisation skills

Education

Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

To repair, test and overhaul valve & cylinder assemblies and undertake hydrostatic testing of cylinders and charging of complete assemblies (up to 4500 PSI)

• Strip down of valve assemblies
• Replace standard spares as part of the overhaul process
• Inspect individual parts and replace defective items.
• Thorough clean of components
• Build-up valve assemblies ready for testing on various flow rigs
• Hydrostatic testing of cylinders in accordance with Department of Transport requirements
• Re-assembly of the valve and cylinder components
• Charge the complete assemblies to pressures of up to 4500 PSI
• Provide ad hoc support, as required, to the safety inflatable team

EXPERIENCE

• Prior experience working of interpreting and following in detail compliance manuals (essential)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Numerate and literate – minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work well in multi-discipline/cross-functional teams
• Working within a small team of skilled technicians, reliability, flexibility and team work are key skill requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build close-knit relationships
• Strong organisation skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and multi task whilst maintaining a high degree of quality, workmanship and compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Strong communicator (written and verbal)
• Positive, enthusiastic, confident and motivated

AEM Limited has been Europe's leading independent overhaul and repair facility for more than 60 years. The company has a solid reputation in the aerospace industry for providing a broad range of services to international and regional airlines, helicopter operators and airframe manufacturers.

Conducting business from three sites in the United Kingdom, AEM offers specialist services for in excess of 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.In 2007 AEM Limited wasacquired by AMETEK Inc, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices as a unit within AMETEK MRO’s Aerospace and Defense Division, a recognized global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets.