Structural Production Fitter

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

As part of our continued support to our customer in the Aerospace sector we are looking for Structural Production Fitters to join us on a contract basis. The role will be based at our customer’s facility in Belfast and will involve shift work for which a premium will be paid.

Structural fitters play a crucial role in the construction and manufacturing industries, requiring a specific set of technical skills to perform their duties effectively. These skills not only ensure the quality and safety of the structures being built but also enhance the efficiency of the fitting process.

Responsibilities

• Blueprint Interpretation: Structural fitters must be able to read and interpret technical drawings and work instructions . This skill is crucial for understanding the specifications and dimensions of the components they will be working with.
• Fabrication: They are responsible for cutting, shaping, and assembling metal components according to the specifications outlined in the drawings and work instructions. This may involve using tools such as saws, drills etc.
• Installation: Once the components are fabricated, structural fitters install them on-site. This may involve working at heights on staging or on assembly jigs .
• Quality Control: Ensuring that all work meets industry and customer standards and safety regulations is a critical responsibility. Structural fitters must ensure adherence to work instructions and drawings to verify the integrity and quality of the structures they assemble.
• Collaboration: Structural fitters often work as part of a team, collaborating with engineers and other professionals to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Qualifications – Mechancial/Aeronautical diploma/apprenticeship/NVQ Level 3
  
  
  

Desired Skills

• Own tooling required (foamed toolbox and etched tooling)
• Manufacturing Bombardier Business Jets
  
  
  

Experience

• Experience working in a Production Environment
  
  
  

What Do I Need Before I Apply

• Right to work in the UK
  
  
  

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges 
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects  
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses 
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo 

• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
  
  
  

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age”.

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive