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Aerospace Assembler

Staverton Bridge
4 weeks ago
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Currently Employing 75+ employees, Quickmach Engineering is a sub-contract engineering manufacturer, with a particular expertise in supplying intricate precision-machined components.
We are seeking a time-served Aerospace Assembler with experience in Aerospace, Medical and Oil & Gas manufacturing environments.
Working Pattern: Mon-Thu: 07:30-16:00 Fri: 07:30-12:30
Responsibilities

  • Assemble Aerospace and medical components, in accordance with technical drawings, using techniques such as riveting, swaging and bonding, also fitting Lee Plugs, bushes and wire inserts
  • Inspect work to ensure the build meets quality and dimensional specifications before, during and after assembly
  • Operate a range of tools such as drills, riveters, wrenches, calipers and other specialised equipment
  • Create, follow and improve SOP's relating to assembly builds
  • Accurately complete traceability documentation relating to assembly builds (electronically & manually)
  • Stock management of consumable items including stock levels and ensuring expiry dates are adhered to where applicable
    Requirements
  • A minimum of 2 years working in an assembly role within an aerospace or related industry
  • Experience working on complex assemblies within tight tolerances
  • Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings and specifications
  • Ability to identify and resolve assembly issues with minimal supervision
  • A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is crucial
  • Proficiency using hand tools, power tools and specialised equipment with precision
  • Understanding of mechanical principles and the ability to work with various metals, composites and plastics.
  • Basic mathematical proficiency for measurements, calculations and conversions is essential
  • Adaptability to changes in project requirements and new technologies
    Rewards and Benefits
    Successful candidates will be entitled to our extensive, and ever-growing, renumeration package which includes (but not limited to):
  • Competitive Pay Rates
  • 37hr Working Week
  • Monthly Attendance Bonuses
  • Monthly Individual Performance Bonuses
  • Monthly Company-wide performance Bonuses
  • 33 Days Annual Leave, with the option to purchase additional.
  • Death in Service
  • Length of Service Enhanced Pension Contributions
  • Regular Overtime, at enhanced rates
  • Access to our range of discounts and salary sacrifice schemes
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

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