Overview
Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter : Aerospace and Defence — Permanent, long term, Milton Keynes area.
An opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter to join an Aerospace and Defence Organisation within the Milton Keynes area. The successful candidate will join the Design and Manufacture Department to fit and assemble intricate components, reporting to the Fitting Section Team Leader. The role requires a team player with a positive attitude, manual dexterity and the ability to work with precision and care.
Working hours: Full time, 38 hours per week (some shift work may be required at busy times).
Responsibilities
* Conduct all aspects of fitting activity (hand working surfaces to remove machine marks, blending component joint lines to remove steps/gaps).
* Fitting precision components and assembling models as directed by the Fitting Team Lead.
* Monitor the serviceability of Fitting Section machines, equipment, and tooling.
* Report potential problems to the Fitting Section Team Leader.
* If required and qualified, support on the job training and provide guidance to less experienced staff in the Fitting Section.
* Ensure the minimum direct (project) booking requirement is achieved.
* When on shifts, ensure a safe and timely handover of the work in progress to the incoming shift and Team Leader, with adequate notes and technical advice available.
* Make recommendations for process improvement in Fitting techniques to the Fitting Section Team Leader.
Qualifications and Skills
* NVQ and/or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Metalworking or Fabrication.
* An served apprentice in model making, tool making or mechanical fitting.
* Demonstrable experience in manual and powered tools (lathes, grinders, drills).
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings or CAD design.
* Understanding of EDM, turning, jig boring, grinding and CNC machining.
* Knowledge of metal properties and safe handling of precious materials.
* High attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and pension scheme
* Free parking and shares incentive plan
* Employee assistance programme
* Private health insurance
* 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing after 5 years service)
The successful candidate must be a Sole British National able to satisfy security clearance (SC) requirements, including last 5 years continual UK residency due to projects/products involved.
If you meet the requirements for the role of Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter, please contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Suitable MS Word CVs can be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised are those of an Employment Agency.
Please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location are included with your CV.
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