Skilled Fitter

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for Skilled Fitters for exciting new opportunities on behalf of our prestigious client at their Western Approach site. We are looking for Skilled Fitters to work 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, defense airframe and engine systems.

Key information:

Skilled Fitter

Core Days £17.72 PAYE - Umbrella £23.11

Overtime 1 Weekdays £26.58 PAYE - Umbrella £34.67

Overtime 2 Weekends £35.44 PAYE ( Applicable from 18:00 Friday, across the weekend, until 06:00 Monday morning) - Umbrella £46.22

7 Day Fort Day Shift - £22.68 PAYE - Umbrella £29.58

Overtime as above.

Shift Pattern: Days for the first couple of weeks then will move onto 7 day Fort Day shift

Hours are 6am to 6pm
Week 1 Mon Tues Fri Sat Sun 57.5 Hours
Week 2 Weds Thurs 23 hours
80.5 hours so 40.25 averaged per week

Other working hours information: 12 weeks on days whilst training and obtaining stamp

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.

Additional Information: Qualifications Beneficial but not Essential – If No Certs will need 3-5 years Aerospace Related 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, desirable but not essential.
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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