Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Fitter.

• Full Time Permanent Position
• 42 hours per week, 12/7 days only shift pattern and 24/5 days and nights shift pattern available.
• Job location: Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB.
• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

To assemble aircraft components and machined components to customer specifications, following SOP’s, basic engineering drawings and specifications output to the required quality and cost.

Perks and Benefits

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking
• 25 off local gym membership
  

Essential Responsibilities

• To ensure all tooling is present and of an acceptable standard prior to use and reporting any issues through the SQDCP process and maintaining any tooling in use
• To ensure that all supporting documentation is maintained and used where provided to ensure the correct assembly of parts e.g. Visual Aids, Standard Operating Procedures, Drawings, Specifications
• Responsible for the completion of all aspects of related operational documentation
• To ensure the mixing and use of sealants in line with any traceability requirements, storage requirements and use by dates
• Responsible for cleaning and ensuring part is of an acceptable standard before submitting to Inspection
• Ability to identify when things are deviating from the standard and seek advice from approved personnel on how to rectify the issue
• Responsible for reporting all component / machine non-conformances using the appropriate forms to the Team Leader or Quality Inspector
• Be active in identifying improvements within the assembly processes
• To ensure all measuring equipment is calibrated
• Verify parts are correct to the job card and processed following customer specifications
• Responsible for identifying any failures with parts, completion of NCR forms and escalating to the Line Manager for rectification work
• Ensure that processes and procedures are followed to ensure all tasks are performed efficiently and to the required quality standard
• Must comply with relevant Environment, Health and Safety legislation and company policies, procedures and safe working systems
• The job has responsibility for cross checking that all of the prior operations have been completed prior to commencing this operation
• Other reasonable requests maybe asked
  
  

Position Requirements

Essential Criteria:

• NVQ level 3 Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering- Fitting and Assembly, or equivalent
• Must have 3 years’ experience in a similar job
• Able to identify components and select the correct tooling/jigging media and carry out a given operation in the routing in compliance with the engineering drawings in multi-disciplines
• GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English
• Good verbal and written communication
• Ability to read and understand customer specifications, drawings and visual aids
• There is a physical element to this role lifting parts to and from a work area bench

Desirable Criteria:

• SAP or MRP experience
• Crane licence
• Pedestrian forklift licence
  
  

Other skills/Abilities

Skills:

• Attention to detail
• Problem analysis
• Good co-ordination
• Flexibility
• Coaching

Abilities:

• To have Integrity
• Respectful to others
• Creative in finding ways to do things better
• Act ethically in all you do
• Collaborate well with others

About us:

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!