This inclusive employer is a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ business community. Date Posted: 2024-02-16 Country: United Kingdom Location: BE Aerospace UK Limited, Nissen House, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TB Position Role Type: Unspecified Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day. Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers' toughest problems and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are currently on the lookout for a Senior Fabrication Technician to join the team in Leighton Buzzard Why Work for Us: 25 days annual leave bank holidays Competitive Salary Fantastic pension scheme Critical illness cover Income Protection Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, the ability to buy holidays, a cycle to work scheme & other great employee discounts Summary of role: To fabricate from aluminium sheets, steel sheets, tubing and extrusion components for our aerospace seating aftermarket business. Working from diagrams and drawings making components using various hand tools and shop floor machine equipment, ensuring that quality checks are maintained during the process. The type of machines and equipment commonly used in this role are Trumpf, Brakepress, Cut off Saws, Guillotine, Hydraulic Press, Fly Press, Bandsaws, Spot-Welding machine, Combined Manual Mill/Drill and Pillar Drills. During inspection the use of Height Gauges, Protractors, Radius Gauges, Vernier's and Micrometre's would be required. The role also requires the employee to be competent in reading engineering drawings and be able to complete light assembly work. Specific duties include: Responsible for working safely Understands and fully complies with all of the company health and safety policies. Demonstrates a good duty of care to both themselves and those around them. Must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of safe working practices Responsible for the quality of their own work. Reporting any defects to supervision. Ensuring that they have adequate information to complete their task. Ensuring the manufacture of components is to the appropriate specifications Inspection of components using the appropriate equipment Maintaining the traceability of all components Participate in Continuous Improvements activities. Assist the cell leaders and production engineers in developing standard work instructions that incorporate best practice using the various lean tools. Ensuring any need for rework is reported immediately to cell leader to ensure all non value added activities are removed at source Performs tasks and supports projects under general supervision What we are looking for?: This role is based in the shop floor environment and requires interface with employees within the cell and other cells as well as with other departments within Collins Aerosapce Must be able to follow instructions and be responsible for the quality of own work. Must be able to work with minimal supervision taking basic directly from Cell Leader. This is the highest level typically within a craft context and applicable to the most complex professions within the ranks of the crafts. Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility. Closing Date: 07/05/2024 RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms