Fitter - Inflatables

AMETEK, Inc.; Stansted Mountfitchet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to disassemble, test, fault-find and repair safety equipment for slides, rafts, and sub-components in a UK workshop environment.

The role involves reassembling equipment in accordance with official manuals and strict safety standards, in a small team with emphasis on accuracy and compliance. You will work in a multi-site aerospace maintenance operation, with a focus on quality workmanship, timely fault resolution and adherence to health and safety

Qualifications

• Numerate and literate – GCSE Maths and English.
• OEM training in maintenance and overhaul of safety equipment (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, test, fault find and repair safety equipment for slides, rafts and sub‑components.
• Reassemble equipment in accordance with CMM/OHM's and OEM packing instructions.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

To disassemble, test, fault find and repair various safety equipment for slides, rafts and their sub-components.To reassemble a variety of safety equipment, slides, rafts and their sub-components in accordance with CMM's / OHM's and OEM packing instructions.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• To disassemble, test, fault find and repair various safety equipment for slides, rafts and their sub components.
• To reassemble a variety of safety equipment, slides, rafts and their sub components in accordance with CMM's / OHM's and OEM packing instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Numerate and literate – minimum GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English
• OEM training in maintenance and overhaul of safety equipment (highly desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of repairing and packing aircraft safety equipment (highly desirable).
• Previous experience of working in an engineering/workshop environment (highly desirable)
• Prior experience working of interpreting and following in detail compliance manuals.

Competencies

• Working within a small team of skilled fitters, 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

About Us

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.

Compensation

Currency: GBP

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.