Workshop Fabrication

Morson Talent is looking for a Component Fabricator to join a leading aerospace maintenance programme.

This is a hands-on, workshop-based role supporting complex aircraft build and repair activities. You’ll be using a range of manual and CNC machining tools to manufacture, modify, and repair aircraft parts to exacting aerospace standards, while working from approved maintenance instructions and engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacture, modify, and repair aircraft parts and components

• Use milling, drilling, cutting, reaming and shaping tools – both manual and CNC

• Interpret technical drawings, patterns, and templates to fabricate parts

• Assemble parts using mechanical fasteners to approved standards

• Work to maintenance instructions and technical documentation

• Carry out quality checks on completed assemblies

• Understand and follow procedures under the organisation’s MOE

• Apply human factors and safety principles in daily operations

• Comply with COSHH, PPE, FOD and safe systems of work practices

• Support accurate documentation and time booking for activities

• Maintain clean, hazard-free work areas in hangars and workshops

• Identify and escalate any product non-conformance issues

• Follow tool control and calibration procedures

• Operate in a high-paced, team-driven environment

Skills & Knowledge Required:

• Skilled in fabrication and machining tasks including:

  • Drilling, reaming, grinding and milling

  • Assembly using aircraft-standard fasteners

  • Use of micrometers, calipers, and measuring tools

• Familiarity with aircraft metals (aluminium, titanium, steel)

• Understanding of workplace and tool safety standards

• Awareness of human factors, product care and FOD control

• Fault finding and problem-solving capability

Qualifications & Experience:

• Completed a recognised Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (e.g. City & Guilds, EAL, Edexcel, etc.)

• Time-served background from MRO, military or aerospace environment

• Evidence of equivalent skills and certification may be considered

Additional Information:

• Based on-site, working 5 days per week (Mon–Fri)

• Core hours: 07:30–16:30 Mon–Thurs, 07:30–12:00 Fri

• 37 hours per week (excluding breaks)

• Possibility of shift work depending on workload

• Shift pattern may include Days (07:30–16:00) and Nights (16:00–02:00)

If you’re an experienced aerospace fabricator looking for your next opportunity, apply today and a member of the team will be in touch.