Mechanical Fitter required to join an aerospace production team to work in a cleanroom environment on the assembly, integration and testing of aerospace devices.
Our international Aerospace and Defence client is going through a continued period of expansion and looking for Precision Mechanical Assembly Technicians. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Mechanical fitter experience ideally through apprenticeship with exposure to and of the following: non return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters or any fluidic components for the space industry.
Training and skills development will be provided, extended working hours may be required to meet production targets.
Responsibilities
Precision assembly and test activities in a Class 8 clean room.
Testing the integrity of assembled systems using high pressure gases and leak detection equipment such as helium mass spectrometers.
Cleaning components in preparation for assembly and test activities using automatic particle counting equipment and patch sample counting techniques.
Electrical testing
Gas flow testing of valves, thrusters and fluidic components to ensure components are within
tolerance prior to assembly.
Digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, high voltage dielectric and insulation
resistance test equipment.
Material joining processes including manual TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, orbital welding, and compiling weld inspection reports on parts and test pieces.
Manufacturing Technician Precision Mechanical Assembly
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Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Westcott, Buckinghamshire HP18, England

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- A Mechanical Fitter is needed to join an aerospace production team in a cleanroom environment for the assembly, integration, and testing of aerospace devices.
- The ideal candidate should have experience as a Mechanical Fitter, preferably through an apprenticeship, with knowledge of non-return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters, or fluidic components for the space industry.
- Responsibilities include precision assembly and testing activities in a Class 8 clean room, as well as using high-pressure gases and leak detection equipment to ensure system integrity.
- Candidates will receive training and skills development, with the possibility of extended working hours to meet production targets.
- The position offers a salary of £35,000 per year and requires at least 3 years of relevant experience.