At a Glance
- Tasks: Assemble and disassemble aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators per drawings and instructions.
- Company: Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton is an established aftermarket manufacturing facility.
- Benefits: Salary of £44,020.01 plus a 14.5% shift allowance and full training provided.
- Other info: Shift-based role with some overtime required.
- Why this job: Join a skilled team focused on quality and continuous improvement in aviation.
- Qualifications: Must hold a Level 3 NVQ Mechanical/Manufacturing and read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 44020 - 44020 £ per year.
Actuation Systems in Wolverhampton is seeking a Fitter Tester to join an established Aftermarket manufacturing facility. This is a shift-based role with some overtime required. Full training and support will be provided.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and disassemble aircraft electrical and hydraulic actuators and flight controls per supplied drawings and process instructions.
- Identify proper and improper fits, alignments and conditions of components.
- Ensure adherence to relevant quality procedures and standards.
- Follow route cards, work instructions and engineering drawings.
- Complete works orders and stamping.
- Perform basic measurement techniques and use hand gauging tools.
- Clean, protect and prepare parts.
- Highlight and declare non-conformances; support quality with disposition activity.
- Complete paperwork and system transactions for completed work.
- Support general team duties including 5S and continuous improvement.
- Ensure all tasks are completed in accordance with EH&S procedures.
Qualifications
- Must be able to read engineering drawings and hydraulic schematics that identify and explain the function of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic components.
- Proven problem solving skills and experience or exposure to lean manufacturing.
- Identifying non-conformances.
- Must hold a Level 3 NVQ Mechanical/Manufacturing based (ESSENTIAL).
- Ability to use hand and machine tools.
- Self‑motivated.
- Able to work with little or no supervision.
- Proven ability to work well with others in a team environment.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, a must.
- Basic computer skills are an asset.
Fitter Tester (Civil - Aftermarket) M/F in Wolverhampton employer: SAFRAN LIMITED
Actuation Systems offers competitive pay and a supportive training environment in Wolverhampton. The team focuses on quality and continuous improvement in the aviation sector, ensuring high standards in manufacturing processes.
We think you need these skills to ace Fitter Tester (Civil - Aftermarket) M/F in Wolverhampton
Assembly and Disassembly of Aircraft Components
Reading Engineering Drawings
Understanding Hydraulic Schematics
Quality Assurance Procedures
Basic Measurement Techniques
Use of Hand Gauging Tools
Identifying Non-Conformances
