Semi-Skilled and Skilled Fitter

Magellan Aerospace; Wales; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Enhanced holiday entitlement based on

Long Service Awards

Career development opportunities

Business performance related bonus

Mental health support

25% off local gym membership

Job summary

Magellan Aerospace is seeking Semi-Skilled and Skilled Fitters for its Llay, Wrexham site. The role involves assembling aircraft and machined components to drawings and SOPs, maintaining tooling, and ensuring traceability and quality.

You will verify parts, report non-conformances, and support continuous improvements across shifts. Applicants should have NVQ levels 2/3 in mechanical manufacturing engineering (fitting and assembly), 3 years’ experience, and be able to read drawings.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering- Fitting and Assembly or equivalent.
• NVQ level 2 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering- Fitting and Assembly or equivalent.
• GCSE or equivalent including Maths and English.
• Experience: 3 years in a similar job.
• Ability to identify components, tooling and read engineering drawings across multi-disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble aircraft components and machined components to customer specifications following SOPs and drawings.
• Ensure tooling is present and acceptable, and report issues via SQDCP.
• Maintain supporting documentation for correct assembly.
• Mix and use sealants per traceability and dating requirements.
• Ensure parts are cleaned to an acceptable standard before inspection.
• Identify deviations and seek advice to rectify.
• Report non-conformances using NCR forms to Line Manager or Quality Inspector.
• Identify process improvements in assembly.
• Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated.
• Verify parts against job cards and customer specs.

Education

NVQ level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering- Fitting and Assembly

NVQ level 2 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering- Fitting and Assembly

GCSE including Maths & English

Good verbal and written communication

Ability to read and understand customer specifications, drawings and visual aids

Tools

SAP or MRP experience

Crane licence

Pedestrian forklift licence

Job description

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for Semi-Skilled and Skilled Fitter.,

• To ensure all tooling is present and of an acceptable standard prior to use and reporting any issues through the SQDCP process and maintaining any tooling in use
• To ensure that all supporting documentation is maintained and used where provided to ensure the correct assembly of parts e.g. Visual Aids, Standard Operating Procedures, Drawings, Specifications
• Responsible for the completion of all aspects of related operational documentation
• To ensure the mixing and use of sealants in line with any traceability requirements, storage requirements and use by dates
• Responsible for cleaning and ensuring part is of an acceptable standard before submitting to Inspection
• Ability to identify when things are deviating from the standard and seek advice from approved personnel on how to rectify the issue
• Responsible for reporting all component / machine non-conformances using the appropriate forms to the Team Leader or Quality Inspector
• Be active in identifying improvements within the assembly processes
• To ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated
• Verify parts are correct to the job card and processed following customer specifications
• Responsible for identifying any failures with parts, completion of NCR forms and escalating to the Line Manager for rectification work
• Ensure that processes and procedures are followed to ensure all tasks are performed efficiently and to the required quality standard
• Must comply with relevant Environment, Health and Safety legislation and company policies, procedures and safe working systems
• The job has responsibility for cross checking that all of the prior operations have been completed prior to commencing this operation
• Other reasonable requests maybe asked
  Skilled Fitter - NVQ level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering- Fitting and Assembly, or equivalent
• Semi-Skilled Fitter - NVQ level 2 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering- Fitting and Assembly, or equivalent
• Must have 3 years' experience in a similar job
• Able to identify components and select the correct tooling/jigging media and carry out a given operation in the routing in compliance with the engineering drawings in multi-disciplines
• GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications, drawings and visual aids
• There is a physical element to this role lifting parts to and from a work area bench
• Desirable Criteria:
• SAP or MRP experience
• Crane licence
• Pedestrian forklift licence, Attention to detail
• Problem analysis
• Good co-ordination
• Flexibility
• Coaching
• Abilities:
• To have Integrity
• Respectful to others
• Creative in finding ways to do things better
• Act ethically in all you do
• Collaborate well with others
  Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name "Magellan Aerospace Corporation" in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.
• At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team! Note Magellan may use an approved Artificial Intelligence (AI) note-taking tool to support the initial screening stage of its recruitment and selection process. All AI use is performed in accordance with Magellan's privacy policies. Personal information associated with any job application will not be shared with or retained by any third party. Magellan the ultimate discretion to determine which applications proceed through the initial screening process.
• Full Time, Permanent Position
• Multiple shift patterns available
• Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB
• Unionised site - works in partnership with Unite the Union
• To assemble aircraft components and machined components to customer specifications, following SOP's, basic engineering drawings and specifications output to the required quality and cost.
• Perks and Benefits:
• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25% off local gym membership