Composite Fitter

Owen Daniels; New Jersey; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Share options via salary sacrifice

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Private health insurance

Career progression opportunities

Work on cutting-edge projects

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Composite Fitter to join a growing advanced manufacturing business. The role covers assembly, bonding and finishing of high‑performance composite components for aerospace, defence, automotive and space sectors.

You will read engineering drawings, perform bonding and finishing with precision tools, and ensure QA standards are met. A BPSS check may be required as part of security clearances.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in fitting/assembly/manufacturing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out controlled structural adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, adhesive application, curing and validation.
• Assemble composite components in line with engineering drawings, CAD data and manufacturing instructions.
• Perform fettling and finishing activities using approved tools and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain jigs, fixtures and tooling in accordance with company procedures.
• Complete production documentation and job bookings accurately.
• Identify and report assembly, tooling or component issues.
• Follow all Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Maintain excellent standards of quality and housekeeping.

Skills

Fitting experience

Reading drawings

Hand & power tools

Quality awareness

Team player

Problem solving

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Composite Fitter

Full-time, Permanent

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Working Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–5:00pm, Friday 8:00am–2:30pm

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Composite Assembly Fitter to join a rapidly growing advanced manufacturing business at the forefront of composite technology. Supporting customers across the aerospace, defence, automotive and space sectors, the company is transforming the production of lightweight composite structures through innovative manufacturing processes and automation.

As a Composite Assembly Fitter, you will be responsible for the assembly, bonding and finishing of high-performance composite components, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality standards and delivered in line with customer requirements.

Job Description

• Carry out controlled structural adhesive bonding processes, including surface preparation, adhesive application, curing and validation.
• Assemble composite components in line with engineering drawings, CAD data and manufacturing instructions.
• Perform fettling and finishing activities using approved tools and equipment.
• Inspect and maintain jigs, fixtures and tooling in accordance with company procedures.
• Complete production documentation and job bookings accurately.
• Identify and report assembly, tooling or component issues.
• Follow all Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Maintain excellent standards of quality and housekeeping.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience within a fitting, assembly or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools and precision measuring equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience working with composite materials.
• Knowledge of structural adhesive bonding processes.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant technical qualification.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to purchase company share options through a salary sacrifice scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme with 3% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
• Private health insurance following successful completion of probation.
• Career progression opportunities within a rapidly growing technology business.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects supporting the aerospace, defence, automotive and space sectors.

Must be able to successfully complete a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check.