Precision Assembly Technician – Aerospace & Defence

Senior plc; Pennington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension and life assurance

Free on-site car parking

Career and development opportunities

34 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Health cash plan scheme

Health & wellbeing services

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Profit sharing scheme

Reward and recognition

Job summary

Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers is seeking an Assembly Operative to join a skilled team responsible for precision metal components used in aerospace, defence and industrial sectors. You will perform finishing, assembly to tight tolerances and pass through various quality checks on high-value assemblies.

Hours are 39 per week on a core shift pattern, with opportunities to contribute across production and maintain stringent quality standards while following detailed engineering

Qualifications

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK (Essential)
• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a skilled metal worker and finisher
• Experienced in Assembly to fine limits and tolerances
• Experience of working in a metal manufacturing industry
• Knowledge of how to handle and protect large yet delicate engineering assemblies
• Knowledge and experience of working with special metals like stainless steel and aluminum
• Experienced at interpreting drawing requirements.
• Previous experience in either an aerospace or industrial background (Desirable)
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements (Desirable)
• Experience in assembly work and welding / brazing (Desirable)
• Assembly Machining experience (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Detailed finishing
• Assembly in accordance with detailed engineering specifications
• Straightening
• Pressure Testing
• Brazing
• Hand polishing
• Fettling
• Blasting
• Part Marking / Cleaning of components
• Ensure production times are met in line with each Shop Order.
• Focus on Quality and detail.
• Raise quality concerns as and when required.
• Maintain all Shop Order record logs for completion and accuracy.
• Provide accurate updates of Shop Orders to the Production Manager
• Able to work to tight tolerances to LPE’s visual acceptance standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of area.
• Able to meet schedule/timelines in conjunction with the rest of the team.
• Flexibility across this section to aid production.

Skills

Metalworking experience

Fine tolerances

Reading drawings

Aerospace/industrial background

Handling large assemblies

Stainless steel & aluminium knowledge

Interpreting drawings requirements

Education

O level GCSE minimum

Completed a recognised apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3

Security Clearance

Job description

Senior Flexonics – Lymington Precision Engineers is seeking an Assembly Operative to join a skilled team responsible for precision metal components used in aerospace, defence and industrial sectors. You will perform finishing, assembly to tight tolerances and pass through various quality checks on high-value assemblies.

Hours are 39 per week on a core shift pattern, with opportunities to contribute across production and maintain stringent quality standards while following detailed engineering