Semi-Skilled Fitters

DCS Recruitment; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent, full-time employment

Training and development opportunities

Collaborative manufacturing team

Job summary

DCS Recruitment is seeking two Semi-Skilled Fitters in Greater Manchester to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business. The roles require experience in aerospace airframe or structural assembly and the ability to read engineering drawings.

There will be on-site, permanent full-time positions with training and development opportunities. Successful candidates will assemble high-quality aerospace components with a range of fitting processes, adhering to strict safety and quality

Qualifications

• Aerospace airframe or structural assembly experience is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Experience with drilling, countersinking and riveting.
• Experience using sealants and fitting helicoils, bearings or bushes.
• Good practical and mechanical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and in a manufacturing team.
• Commitment to safe working practices and 5S standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fitting and assembly of aerospace components and structures.
• Read and work from engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Complete drilling, countersinking and riveting operations.
• Apply sealants in accordance with procedures.
• Fit helicoils, bearings and bushes.
• Use hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment safely.
• Inspect completed work to meet aerospace quality standards.
• Identify and report defects or quality concerns.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and 5S compliance.

Skills

Aerospace assembly experience

Read engineering drawings

Drilling and riveting experience

Sealants & helicoils

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

5S and safety

Job description

Semi-Skilled Fitters

£14.58 per hour

Greater Manchester, UK

On-site | Permanent

We are looking for two Semi-Skilled Fitters to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous aerospace airframe or structural assembly experience who want to develop their skills within a professional manufacturing environment.

The successful candidates will assemble high-quality aerospace components using a range of fitting processes. You will work accurately from engineering drawings and aerospace specifications while maintaining strict safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out the fitting and assembly of aerospace components and structures.

• Read and work accurately from engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.

• Complete drilling, countersinking and riveting operations.

• Apply sealants in accordance with the relevant procedures.

• Fit helicoils, bearings and bushes.

• Use hand tools, power tools and measuring equipment safely and accurately.

• Inspect completed work to ensure it meets aerospace quality standards.

• Identify and report any defects or quality concerns.

• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures.

• Maintain high housekeeping standards and comply with 5S requirements.

Key Skills

• Previous aerospace airframe or structural assembly experience.

• Previous experience within the aerospace industry is strongly preferred.

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and specifications.

• Practical experience with drilling, countersinking and riveting.

• Experience using sealants and fitting helicoils, bearings or bushes.

• Good practical and mechanical skills.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a manufacturing team.

• Commitment to safe working practices and 5S standards.

What You Get in Return

• Starting rate of £14.58 per hour.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• Opportunity to join an established aerospace manufacturing business.

• Training and ongoing development opportunities.

• Varied, hands-on work within a professional environment.

• Supportive and collaborative manufacturing team.

DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality