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Skilled Fitter

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for Skilled Fitters for exciting new opportunities on behalf of our prestigious client in Bristol, at their Western Approach site. We are looking for Skilled Fitters to work nights on an ongoing contract. Our client are shaping the Future of Flight. As a global company they are serving the worlds leading aircraft and aero-engine manufacturers with three business lines: Civil airframe, defence airframe and engine systems.

• Role: Skilled Fitter
• Pay: £18.43 PAYE on days whilst in training depending on experience; Core Nights £24.51 PAYE; Overtime Weekdays £27.65 PAYE; Overtime Weekends £36.86 PAYE
• Hours: Core Nights, Monday to Weds 20:00 to 06:00; Thurs 19:00 to 04:30
• Location: Western Approach - Fixed Training Edge
• Security requirements: Baseline Security Clearance required / can start with Security ongoing providing security forms returned and DBS receipt; Criminal Record Check cost £18

• Candidates will need a level 3 indentured apprenticeship in a relevant field or an NVQ Level 3 with 3-5 years aerospace experience.
• Candidates will need to attend a Trade Test at the WA site involving drilling, riveting and countersinking, and working with composites.

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.

• 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

• Apprenticeship or recognized equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components using drawings and processes
• Good hand skills and coordination
• 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