Aerospace Assembly Fitter

1w1 week ago

Marshall

Cambridge, GB · Full-time · £28,000 – £36,000

About this role

This role offers the chance to play a key role on ground-breaking and high-profile defence projects valued in the hundreds of millions. You'll join an industry-leading team working with Marshall and major defence stakeholders and Primes. Manufacture sheet metal fabricated components and sub-assemblies to engineering data and OEM quality requirements.

Handle low quantity production, one-off components, and prototype manufacture. Perform bench work on small to medium sized precision components. Assemble using specialised fasteners like blind and solid rivets, hi-locks, and anchor nuts.

Conduct manual drilling, reaming, countersinking with handheld and air powered tools. Apply bonding and sealing with aerospace sealants and adhesives. Carry out torque tightening of bolts and nuts, plus electrical bonding and checks.

Work with Manufacturing Engineers on prototype assemblies using jigs and fixtures. Adhere to Marshall and OEM engineering data, including 3D models. Meet work schedules for on-time delivery and required quality standards.

Comply with all quality and HSE policies and procedures. Fabrication skills like folding and hand forming are advantageous, with training provided. Be part of a family-owned company building futures since 1909.

Requirements

Assembly experience essential, preferably in Aerospace
Bench work sub-assemblies with small to medium sized precision components
Assembly using specialised fasteners, blind and solid rivets, hi-locks, anchor nuts
Manual drilling, reaming and countersinking using handheld and air powered tools
Bonding and sealing using aerospace sealants and adhesives
Torque tightened bolts and nuts
Electrical bonding and checks
Work to Marshall and OEM engineering data and 3D models

Responsibilities

Manufacture sheet metal fabricated components and sub-assemblies to engineering data
Assemble components using specialised fasteners, blind and solid rivets, hi-locks, anchor nuts
Perform manual drilling, reaming and countersinking using handheld and air powered tools
Apply bonding and sealing using aerospace sealants and adhesives
Torque tighten bolts and nuts
Conduct electrical bonding and checks
Assemble prototype components in conjunction with Manufacturing Engineers
Use jigs and fixtures for assembly