Composites Fitter

PARKER HANNIFIN CORP; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company located in Stevenage is seeking a Composites Fitter. This role requires a candidate with significant experience in composites manufacturing within the aircraft industry. Responsibilities include ensuring high-quality production, compliance with safety procedures, and maintaining equipment standards. The company offers a competitive pay package, career progression opportunities, and various employee benefits, aiming to create an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Competitive pay package

Company shares scheme

Career progression opportunities

Pension up to 10% company contribution

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must have significant previous composites manufacturing experience in an aircraft production environment.
• Willingness to support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts are produced on a 'right first time' basis.
• Responsible for the timely completion of work tasks.
• Adhere to Meggitt Methods of Manufacture and Quality Procedures.

Skills

Composites manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of Lean manufacturing

Education

Recognised and relevant apprenticeship

Job description

Position Summary

We are a global leader in the research, design, integration, manufacture, certification, and lifetime service of flight control, hydraulic, fluid conveyance, thermal management, lubrication, and pneumatic systems and components for aerospace and other high-technology markets. We support the world’s aircraft and aero engine manufacturers, providing a century of experience and innovation for commercial and military aircraft.

Joining our team means, you are helping to deliver our purpose of “Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow”. A career at Parker Meggitt offers boundless potential for professional and personal growth. You will work alongside the brightest minds in the world, help develop innovative technology and products and contribute to our company’s goal of solving the world’s greatest engineering challenges.

We have succeeded in employing the top talent in the industry by focusing our hiring efforts on the individual, not the job description. If you are an inquisitive thinker with great ideas and a desire to succeed, we will find the perfect spot for you on our team.

Summary

There is a Composites Fitter position available within our Production team for a multi-skilled, adaptable worker who can work with maximum effectiveness and efficiency. They also must have knowledge of processes and tools used with composites and metallics in the aircraft industry including but not limited to:

• Setting structures in trim and assembly jigs
• Drill/Ream/Countersink in panels with Vanmar tools
• Fettling using appropriate tools and equipment
• Mixing and use of adhesives and sealants
• Percussion riveting
• Treatment touch-up in localised areas on aluminium

Responsibilities

• Ensure parts are produced on a ‘right first time’ basis.
• Responsible for the timely completion of work tasks in line with Methods of Manufacture, Job Card and the logging of job progress in Single Point (Time Keeping System).
• Make sure that any calibrated equipment used is within date.
• Responsible for highlighting any non-conformance to the Process Team Leader.
• Adhere to the requirements of the Meggitt Methods of Manufacture and Quality Procedures.
• Compliance with all risk assessments and company Environment, Health & Safety procedures relevant to all work activities.
• Report all incidents, accidents and near misses as per the company’s procedure and implementation of identified corrective actions.
• Maintain good standards of housekeeping in designated work area(s).

Qualifications

• Must have a recognised and relevant apprenticeship and have significant previous composites manufacturing experience in an aircraft production environment.
• Able to work to Methods of Manufacture.
• Must be capable of lone working and in small teams.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques with a willingness to support and contribute to the Meggitt continuous improvement initiative.
• Self-motivated team player with good communication skills.

Closing Statement

What we offer

Parker Meggitt is proud to offer a competitive total rewards framework designed with our colleagues' health, wealth and well-being in mind to help our employees balance a successful career. Our competitive package will include:

• Earlyfinish on Fridays.
• Competitive pay package.
• Company shares scheme.
• Option to buy & sell holidays.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Pensionupto 10% company contribution.
• EmployeeAssistance ProgramforHealth& Wellbeing.
• EmployeePerkz– offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goodsandservices.
• Income Protection.
• Employee Resource Groups.
• Volunteering day off.

Parker Meggitt isan equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and beliefs define who we are as a business andthat building a culture of respect and appreciation will give everyone the opportunity to recognise their full potential.