Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter

Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter - Aerospace and Defence

Permanent – Long Term - Milton Keynes Area – Attractive

An opportunity has arisen for Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter to join an Aerospace and Defence Organisation within the Milton Keynes area. The successful Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter will join the Design and Manufacture Department to work as part of a professional team, fitting and assembling intricate components. The Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter will be reporting to the Fitting Section Team Leader, the successful candidate will be a team player, confident individual with a positive attitude. The Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter is required to have skills and qualifications that include a mix of technical training, craftsmanship and attention to detail. This Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter role will be ideal for someone with manual dexterity and experienced in working environments requiring extreme precision and care.

Working hours: Full time, 38 hours per week (some shift work may be required at busy times only).

Responsibilities Required for Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter

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 when deemed qualified to do so, support on the job training and provide guidance to less experienced staff working in the Fitting Section.
Ensure that 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 TL, ensuring that adequate notes and technical advice are available.
Make recommendations for process improvement in Fitting techniques, where appropriate, to the Fitting Section Team Leader.
Skills, Qualifications and Knowledge Required for Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter

NVQ and/or BTEC in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Metalworking or Fabrication.
A served apprentice in model making, tool making or mechanical fitting.
Demonstrable experience in manual and powered tools (lathes, grinder, drills).
Ability to read an interpret technical drawings or CAD design.
Understanding of other skills such as 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.
There are excellent opportunities for career development. This is an exciting permanent opportunity for the right person to be part of a successful and highly skilled engineering company, working 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday. In return, we offer a range of benefits including:

Competitive salary and pension scheme
Free parking and shares incentive plan
Employee assistance programme
Private health insurance
26 day's annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing after 5 year's 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 feel you meet the requirements for the role of the Manufacturing and Assembly Fitter, then apply directly or contact Peter Heap at Jonathan Lee Recruitment. Either Direct Line (phone number removed) or Email suitable MS Word CV’s to 

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