Skilled Fitter

Morson Edge; Severn Beach; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace recruitment firm is seeking Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitters in Severn Beach, UK. You will assemble and trim aircraft components while adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years of experience and relevant certifications. Competitive pay rates and potential temp-to-perm opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components.
• If CV accepted, must attend a Trade Test on site.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components.
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities.
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements.

Skills

Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials

Good hand skills and co-ordination

Understand aircraft drawings

Ability to operate CNC machines

Self-motivated team player

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work alone and in small teams

Willingness to undertake training

Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ3 or City and Guilds Level 3

Job description

Morson are recruiting for Skilled Fitters to work in Bristol for our prestigious client, at their site in Western Approach.

Roles are also 6 months ongoing with poss temp to perm opportunity after 6 months.

PROFILE

As a Skilled Composite Aircraft Fitter, you will be involved in working on a range of aircraft main wing assemblies and sub-assemblies from detail parts, whilst embracing appropriate assembly techniques, tools and fixtures, in accordance with the appropriate technical data and competencies. Assemble composite and metallic aircraft components in line with design and engineering requirements.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Assemble and trim composite and metallic aircraft components
• Drilling/Reaming/Countersinking of composite and metallic components
• Set aircraft components in calibrated build jigs.
• Deburring and under head radius of aircraft components and assemblies
• Fettling using approved and calibrated setting tools
• Use of nut runners and pre-set torque guns for bolting
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Apprenticeship or NVQ3 or City and Guilds Level 3.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components using drawings and processes.
• If CV accepted will need to attend a Trade Test on site involving drilling, riveting and countersinking working with Composite

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances
• Good hand skills and co-ordination
• Understand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
• Ability to operate CNC machines and processes as required
• Self-motivated team player with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both alone and in small teams
• Ability and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes
• To take responsibility to “self-certify” own work
• Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages

SHIFT PATTERN

• Averaged 37.5 per week
• 12/6.5 - Day Shift
• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 6am-6pm; Sunday 6am-12noon
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday 6am-6pm

RATE

PAYE

• £23.04 once on shift (£18.43 PAYE on days whilst training, approx. 2 weeks) - Once stamp obtained (about 3 months) the rate goes up to £24.06
• £27.65 overtime in the week
• £36.86 overtime weekends