Skilled Assembler

AMLR Recruitment Ltd; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

AMLR Recruitment Ltd in Basildon is seeking a Skilled Aircraft Assembler for a night shift role in a leading aerospace manufacturer. You will assemble aircraft components to customer specifications and aerospace standards in a busy, high-quality manufacturing environment.

The role requires proven assembly experience, especially with sheet metal, rivets, and reading engineering drawings; you will use air tools, rivet guns, calipers, and a range of hand tools to meet exacting tolerances.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a skilled assembly role in aerospace or precision engineering.
• Experience with sheet metal, aircraft components and riveting.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out the assembly of aircraft components to customer-defined specifications and required quality standards.
• Assembling new aircraft components using solid rivets and a range of hand and air riveting tools.
• Using air tools including drills, rivet guns and rivet presses.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and assembly instructions.
• Carrying out visual inspections of completed products to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping within the working area.
• Working flexibly across a range of assembly activities to meet production targets.

Skills

Aerospace assembly

Sheet metal assembly

Riveting tools use

Reading engineering drawings

Quality consciousness

Tools

Riveting tools

Vernier calipers

Air drills

Job description

Job Title: Skilled Aircraft Assembler

Location: Basildon

Hours: Night Shift

Monday - Thursday: 19:30 - 04:30

Friday: 14:30 - 19:30

Pay: £18.54 per hour + 33% shift allowance

AMLR are looking for a Skilled Aircraft Assembler to join a leading aerospace manufacturer based in Basildon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced assembler with an aerospace or engineering background to work within a busy, high-quality manufacturing environment, assembling aircraft components to customer specifications and strict aerospace standards.

Key responsibilities for Skilled Aircraft Assembler:

• Carrying out the assembly of aircraft components to customer-defined specifications and required quality standards.
• Assembling new aircraft components using solid rivets and a range of hand and air riveting tools.
• Using air tools including drills, rivet guns and rivet presses.
• Using a wide range of hand tools and specialist assembly equipment.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications and assembly instructions.
• Adjusting sheet metal components as required to achieve the correct fit and finish during assembly.
• Applying sealants as part of the aircraft assembly process.
• Using Vernier callipers and other specialist measuring equipment to check component dimensions and ensure accuracy.
• Carrying out visual inspections of completed products to ensure they meet the required standards.
• Working with a range of different materials and finishes.
• Finishing precision-engineered aircraft components to the required specification.
• Identifying and reporting quality issues and supporting a right-first-time approach.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety and housekeeping within the working area.
• Working flexibly across a range of assembly activities to meet production and output targets.

Requirements for Skilled Aircraft Assembler:

• Proven experience in a skilled assembly role, ideally within the aerospace or precision engineering sector.
• Strong engineering background with previous aircraft, sheet-metal or structural assembly experience.
• Proven experience using hand and air riveting tools.
• Current experience using air tools such as drills, rivet guns and rivet presses.
• Experience working with solid rivets and aircraft components.
• Experience using Vernier callipers and other specialist measuring equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience adjusting sheet-metal components for assembly.
• Previous experience using sealants within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with a range of materials and finishes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve assembly issues.
• Ability to work accurately to customer specifications and aerospace quality standards.
• Flexible approach with the ability to undertake a range of manufacturing and assembly activities.