Assembly Fitter

Morson are working with one of the UK’s leading satellite manufacturers and they are looking for an Assembly Fitter to join the company.

Responsibilities

• Working as a member of an AIT Operations team to consistently produce items which conform to all quality requirements in accordance with the production plan.
• To work in accordance with LDS (local document system) describing methods and procedures. Complying with standard processes, specific area requirements and health and safety requirements.
• Promote and follow Clean room Regulations, local area health and safety requirements and 5S policy within local work area.
• Taking progress and reporting to Lead Technician / Team Lead when required. Providing input to shop floor meetings when requested.
• To play an active part in maintaining 5S disciplines and continuous improvement activities. Provide support when required to trainees within the department.
• To be flexible and mobile across MAIT operational teams, support dependant on individuals’ skill set and business workload requirements.
• From time to time, you may be asked to work off site this may be in the UK or abroad.
• To participate in shift handover when requested, providing inputs to ensure job progression through shift change.
• Responsible for attendance and completion of training set by the management team.

Daily tasks will include assembly and final assembly processes of aluminium composite panel manufacture. Inclusive of: -

• - Able to insert panels with the correct type of mechanical fasteners.
• - Potting of inserts
• - Bonding of various brackets and equipment
• - Bonding of inserts, using various adhesives
• - Bonding components and sub-assemblies using adhesives to drawing specifications
• - Produce work to required quality standards.
• - Produce work to drawing specification and procedural guidelines.
• - Maintain all health & safety disciplines in the composite area.
• - Self-inspection
• - Ability to read and understand Detailed engineering drawings and procedures.
• - Experience of using various hand / air tools
• - Awareness and adherence to all the company Health & Safety procedures
• - High tolerance requirements (typically better than 0.05mm in various areas).

Skill Set

Essential

• - Previous experience in a Manual Handling Role
• - Manual Dexterity
• - Previous experience within a production/manufacturing environment with regular use of hand tools
• - Ability to follow procedures and work instructions / manuals.
• - Comfortable working to tight time frames with demanding quality requirements
• - Candidates must demonstrate previous experience of using their own initiative.
• - High attention to detail.
• - Relevant experience in carbon fibre
• - Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions - within specific procedures.
• - Ability to work in confined spaces above floor level (Working at height)
• - Experience of working within a clean room environment and of being part of a team.
• - A relevant Apprenticeship or NVQ

Desirable

• - Experience in industries such as space/aerospace/automotive/motorsport etc

If you would like to apply to the role please send an up to date CV.