Assembly Fitter / Fettler

Salary: £17.46 per hour

JOB TITLE: ASSEMBLY FITTER / FETTLER

Lymington

Excellent salary and Benefits package

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The role is required to work as part of a skilled team of multi-disciplined functions. There must be sufficient expertise and confidence clearly demonstrated by experience and/or qualification to work effectively and efficiently on components and assemblies of high value. The job involves working on a range of components and assemblies to carry out various assembly and fitting operations which may include:

Key Responsibilities

• Detailed finishing

• Assembly in accordance with detailed engineering specifications

• Sheet metal work

• Straightening

• Pressure Testing

• Brazing

• Hand polishing

• Fettling

• Blasting

• Part Marking / Cleaning of components

• Ensure production times are met in line with each Shop Order.

• Focus on Quality and detail.

• Raise quality concerns as and when required.

• Maintain all Shop Order record logs for completion and accuracy.

• Provide accurate updates of Shop Orders to the Team Leader

• Able to work to tight tolerances to LPE’s visual acceptance standards.

• Maintain cleanliness of area.

• Able to meet schedule/timelines in conjunction with the rest of the team.

• Flexibility across this section to aid production.

You are expected to work with the minimum supervision and may be expected to deal with other duties as appropriate to your skill set and ability. This is an outline of your duties and responsibilities, it is not intended to be an exhausted list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the business. The job description will not form part of your contract of employment.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

Minimum 3 years’ experience as a skilled metal worker and finisher

Experienced in Assembly to fine limits and tolerances

Experience of working in a metal manufacturing industry

Knowledge of how to handle and protect large yet delicate engineering assemblies

Knowledge and experience of working with special metals like stainless steel and aluminium

Desirable

Previous experience in either an aerospace or industrial background

knowledge of health and safety requirements

Experience in Assembly work & Welding Brazing.

Qualifications

Essential

O level, CSE, GCSE minimum

Desirable

Full Time served apprentice

NVQ Level 3

City and Guilds

Technical

Essential

Experienced at interpreting drawing requirements

Desirable

Assembly Machining experience

Company Benefits

A modern, clean and friendly working environment

Competitive pay rate

Senior Share Save Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance (after 3 months service, Employee 4% Employer 5%, Life Assurance cover only applicable if employee joins pension scheme 6x salary)

HSF Health Plan at a reduced rate

Accident & Sickness Scheme

Company Sick Pay, 20 days per annum. (pro-rated to a 4 day working week)

26 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rated to a 4 day working week) – Extra day for 2022 due to Queens Jubilee

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 support

Free onsite parking