Semi-skilled Fitters
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£31,000 plus overtime!
10% Employer Pension Contribution
27 days holiday (+ Bank Holidays!!)
Early finish Friday!
Lancashire
THE COMPANY
My client specializes in the manufacturing of complex fabrication and precision machined components, including gas turbine engines. They serve customers around the world in commercial and military aviation, power generation, the marine industry, rotary wing, and unmanned aerial vehicles. Due to a significant increase in orders, they need to recruit Semi-skilled Fitters .
Role Profile
The role of the S e mi-Skilled Fitter will assume responsibility for fitting, maintaining, and repairing aircraft engine components. Working hands-on, efficiently and to high quality standards, this position will work alongside and supporting other key business areas across the site.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities
The Semi-skilled Fitters will:
Participate in a positive and proactive EHS culture across the site
Manually fit parts to required customer standards and aircraft standards, including inspection of braze joints
Undertaking semi-skilled fitting operations within the business
Check components to verify conformity, using tooling and other measuring devices
General maintenance of machinery, jigs and fixtures is required to ensure a clean, safe and healthy working environment
Offer improvements to methods of inspection of product whilst developing best practice techniques
Check parts for accurate measurements and finish pieces where necessary
Share knowledge and experience and support coaching and mentoring to new employees and apprentices
Support and participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives across Shop Operations. xsngvjr (i.e., LEAN Manufacturing, 6S initiatives, cost reductions, housekeeping
Maintain a neat and orderly work area
Follow all applicable safety rules and precautions
Shifts worked may vary
Person Specification:
The Semi-skilled Fitters will have:
Ability to use measuring equipment and inspection fixtures to ensure component conformity to drawing requirements
Strong communication skills
Ability to effectively work in a teaming environment and on own initiative
Ability to effectively communicate to all levels within the organisation
Willingness to learn new methods, processes and techniques
Commitment to implementing business improvement initiatives
Willingness to be flexible across different areas of the business
THE OFFER
The client offers the Semi-skilled Fitters a generous base salary of £31,000, 10% company pension contribution, 27 days holiday, life assurance cover, benefits, and potential overtime!