Laser Fettler

Senior Bird Bellows; Congleton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day week

Excellent pension

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellbeing events

Job summary

Senior Bird Bellows in Congleton is seeking a Laser Operator / Fettler to join our aerospace manufacturing team. The role focuses on operating laser cutting equipment and fettling finishe d parts to meet exact aerospace quality standards from engineering drawings and documentation.

You will handle deburring, grinding and finishing, inspect components and record data. A strong eye for detail and adherence to procedures is essential for maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Experience with laser cutting, fettling, fabrication or similar roles.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fettling, deburring, grinding, polishing and finishing operations to meet component standards.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards, work instructions and production documentation.
• Inspect components throughout production to ensure quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment and production machinery safely and effectively.
• Record production and inspection data in line with procedures.
• Identify and report defects or issues to the Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Attention to detail

Tools

Laser cutting machinery

Hand tools

Measuring equipment

Production machinery

Job description

Based in Congleton, Cheshire, Senior Bird Bellows was established in 1975 as a family run operation serving the petro-chemical and gas industries. Since then, we have evolved to become one of the industry leaders in the design, development and manufacture of pressure duct systems, flexible joints and insulation for highly regulated industries. We have established customers in aerospace (both civil and military), as well as in the nuclear, oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors.

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Laser Operator / Fettler to join our aerospace manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role responsible for operating laser cutting equipment and carrying out fettling and finishing activities to ensure components meet exact customer and aerospace quality standards.

Working from engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation, you will play a key role in producing precision-engineered components while maintaining the highest levels of quality, safety, and attention to detail.

• Carry out fettling, deburring, grinding, polishing, and finishing operations to achieve the required component standard.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, job cards, work instructions, and production documentation.
• Inspect components throughout the manufacturing process to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
• Use hand tools, measuring equipment, and production machinery safely and effectively.
• Record production and inspection information accurately in line with company procedures.
• Identify and report defects, equipment issues, or quality concerns to the Team Leader.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Support continuous improvement activities to enhance quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who have experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment and who are confident operating production machinery and using hand tools. You will ideally have previous experience in laser cutting, fettling, fabrication, assembly, or a similar production-based role.

You should be able to read and understand engineering drawings and technical documentation, accurately inspect your own work, and use measuring equipment to verify components meet specification. Strong attention to detail is essential, as is the ability to follow work instructions, quality procedures, and established manufacturing processes.

Additional Information

We offer a supportive and rewarding work environment that values your wellbeing and work-life balance. Enjoy the benefits of a4-day working week, giving you more time for what matters most. We also provide anexcellent pension scheme,life assurance, and access to a confidentialEmployee Assistance Programme. Our team regularly takes part insocial and wellbeing events, helping you stay connected, supported, and engaged both in and outside of work.

Full job description and person specification available upon request.

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