Aircraft Fitter

Job Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, working a 4-day week over a 5-day operational week

Job Summary:

The candidate will be an approved Fitter who is able to undertake all aspects of detail fitting in relation to the manufacture of aircraft components.

• Perform Fitting duties including but not limited to: riveting, drilling and sealing.
• Use handheld and air powered tools.
• Work with small to medium sized precision components.
• Perform all duties in accordance with defined Standard Operating Procedures.
• Communicate with the departments Team Leader to understand production plans and meet objectives.
• Ensure the detail fitting and production of aircraft components is accurate, complies with specifications and meets timed deadlines.
• Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents, ensuring industry standards are upheld in the production of components.
• Undertake tasks delegated by Team Lead &/or Senior Management.
• Maintain Health & Safety standards.
• Adhere to Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People procedures (SQCDP).
• Keep records accurate & up to date ensuring industry standards are upheld & traceability remains explicitly clear.
• Undertake training & development set by the team Leader.
• Contribute & undertake 6S improvements.
• Ensure all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements/legislation are maintained & followed.

A few things about you:

• Grade C &/or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Math’s & English.
• 3 years plus fitting & assembly experience.
• Experience of aircraft fitting of detail parts.
• Ability to read/interpret technical engineering drawings.
• Work within precise limits & standards of accuracy.
• Ability to use various tooling drills & rivet milling assembly measuring equipment.
• Computer literate & able to use MS Office.

When you are working:

4-day week Monday to Thursday 07:15 am to 5:00 pm totalling 37 hours weekly.

Overtime is available from Friday to Sunday at premium rates of pay.

Why work for us:

Aside from the competitive rate of pay, the following is available:

• Holidays start at 28 days per year (including Bank Holidays) pro rata for 4 days.
• Overtime rates after basic hours are 1.5 of your basic hourly rate, including Fridays and Saturdays.
• Overtime rates for Sundays are 2.0 of your basic hourly rate.
• Shift Allowances: Nights 33%, Double day 18% and Blended Rota 22%.
• On-site – Occupational Health.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Corporate Health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind).

Location: India Mill, Darwen, Lancashire, BB3 1AD, United Kingdom.

Member of ADS, NWAA, Composites UK, Rail Forum Midlands.
ISO9001, EN/AS9100, NADCAP approvals.

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