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5 months ago
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Job Title: Aerospace Mechanical Technician

Contract Type: Permanent

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 range of complex mechanical systems, either in the repair section or in the new product build area.

Ideally, you will have some prior aerospace experience; however, for the right candidate, this could be a great entry into the aerospace industry.

Finding and testing faults in complex hydraulic products.

Assembling complex hydraulic products.

Completing Quality Audits.

Building new or 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 qualification), ideally within Mechanical Engineering.

Proven experience in a complex engineering or manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and follow various set procedures.

Competency with a range of assembly tools.

Hydraulic Testing Experience.

What We Offer - Aerospace Assembly Technician

Life Assurance.

Company Pension starting at 6%.

Employee Share Option.

For more information about this role, please contact Lee Powell at or send your CV to [email protected]

Candidates currently working as 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 in your field, please visitwww.omegaresource.co.uk.

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