Skilled Fitter

Skilled Fitter (Night Shift)

Morson Talent are currently recruiting for Skilled Fitters for exciting new opportunities on behalf of one of our prestigous clients in Filton. We are looking for Skilled Fitters to work a 6 month ongoing contract. 

Key information:

Candidates will need a level 3 indentured apprenticeship in a relevant field or an NVQ Level 3 with 3-5 years aerospace experience.  

Candidates will need to demonstrate their skills by attending a Trade Test at the Filton site. The Trade Test is a metallics structural Trade Test whereby candidates will be drilling riveting countersinking and bolting.

Standard Hours:     35 per week

Other working hours information:      4 Day Week working Monday to Thursday could change to Tuesday to Friday with 2 weeks notice. Hours are 21.15 -06.30am.

Shift Pattern:       Night Shift

Rate:   £23.85  PAYE

Overtime Midnight Sunday to midnight Friday  £28.33

Weekend Overtime midnight Fri to midnight Sun £32.81

Security requirements:   Baseline Security Clearance Required usually ahead of start date

MAIN TASKS

To operate as a multi-skilled, flexible worker to ensure maximum effectiveness and

efficiency. To have a wide knowledge of hand and machine tools used in the aircraft

industry including:

• Precussion riveting

• Drill/Ream/Countersink in panels with Vanmar tools

• Setting structures in build jigs

• Deburring of structures

• Fettling using approved setting tools

• Treatment touch-up in localised areas on aluminium

• Use of CNC pillar drills (DONAU)

KEY SKILLS AND REQUIRMENTS

Candidate must have a recognised indentured apprenticeship and ideally have previous manufacturing experience in an aircraft production environment.

• Ability to work to standard operating procedures

• Must be able to work in small teams with Process Team Leaders

• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support continuous improvement initiatives

• Self-motivated team player with good communication skills 

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