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Job Title: Aerospace Mechanical Technician

Location: Wolverhampton

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: Competitive


The Role - Aerospace Mechanical Technician


This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical biased Technician to join a prominent aerospace engineering business in the Wolverhampton area.


You will be assembling and testing a mix of complex mechanical systems either in the repair section or in the new product build area.


You'll ideally have some prior aerospace experience, however for the right person this could be a great step into this world.


Duties - Aerospace Mechanical Technician


  • Finding and testing faults of complex hydraulic products.
  • Assembling of complex hydraulic products.
  • Reading engineering drawings.
  • Completing Quality Audits.
  • Building new/repairing complex hydraulic products.
  • Using measuring equipment such as Micrometers, Vernier Calipers and Height Gauges to inspect component parts.


Background - Aerospace Mechanical Technician


  • Apprentice trained (or equivalent level of qualification) ideally within Mechanical Engineering.
  • Proven experience within a complex engineering/manufacturing environment
  • Competent at reading and following different set procedures.
  • Competency with a range of assembly tools
  • Hydraulic Testing Experience


What we can offer - Aerospace Assembly Technician


  • 25 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Life Assurance.
  • Company Pension beginning at 6%.
  • Employee Share Option.


For more information about this role, please contact Lee Powell on or send a copy of your CV to


Candidates who are currently a Aircraft Fitter, Aircraft Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Fitter, Fitter/Tester, A&T Technician, Assembly and Test Technician, Aircraft mechanic or Mechanical Technician may be suitable for this position.


For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

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