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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.

Key information:

Skilled Fitter

£18.43 PAYE on days whilst in training depending on experience
Core Nights £24.51 PAYE
Overtime 1 Weekdays £27.65 PAYE
Overtime 2 Weekends £36.86 PAYE

Standard Hours:
Core Nights
Monday to Weds- 20.00 to 06.00 Thurs (phone number removed)

Location: Western Approach - Fixed Training Edge

Security requirements: Baseline Security Clearance required / Can start with Security Ongoing providing Security forms returned and we have DBS Receipt
Please note a Criminal Record Check will 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 working with Composites

MAIN TASKS

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 .

KEY DELIVERABLES

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

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIRMENTS
Apprenticeship or recognized equivalent qualification.
Minimum 3 years’ relevant trade experience assembling aircraft components using drawings and processes.
Good hand skills and co-ordination
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

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