Composites Fitter - Yeovil, United Kingdom - Leonardo

Leonardo

Verified Company

Yeovil, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Closing Date:

The Opportunity:

The manufacture and inspection of Vital assemblies requires the utmost discretion to ensure aircraft safety.

Operators are expected to work flexibly in any of the following general areas with limited cross area flexibility:

What you will do:

The Composite Fitter role includes but not restricted to, the following key accountabilities:

Main responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

Manufacture of Vital assemblies
Manufacture of components and subassemblies in the production of Vital assemblies
The ability to work in one of the following 'work centres' in DCC:
Clean Room composite activity including material cutting, 'laying up' bagging and processing and the operation of various material processing machines including Desitech, ZUND table and automatic tape layers.
Autoclave processing
Detail/assembly pretreatment techniques including operation of Vapormatt machine.
Machine tool and rotopeening
Process baths
Final assembly detail fitting and caulking
Press operation and cure cycle monitoring
Test specimen manufacture
Detail assembly deflashing and trimming (fettling activities)
Post survey repair work including strip and rebuild of main and tail rotor blades
Support to other skilled disciplines within DCC as workloads and requirements dictate

What we are looking for:

Recognised apprenticeship in a mechanical or aerospace discipline
Essential knowledge of, working with and manufacturing process
Ability to interpret engineering drawing techniques defining composite layup definition (not covered by BS908 drawing as normally taught in Colleges)
Knowledge of Company Quality Operating System and Planning Manual contents and interpretation
Ability to operate various plant such as bond fixtures, presses, automated layup tools, traditional machine tools
Traditional fitting and/or machining skills
Ability to adapt to a wide range of manufacturing techniques
Cutting and laying up of intricate shapes and detailed ply patterns including the acquired skill of knowing how to drape and press down spar materials prior to tool closure.
Clearance of Materials Laboratory to WHPS 644 (use of adhesive systems)
Skilled removal/ cleanup of composite items without damage to structural matrix/ reinforcing's.

Life at Leonardo:

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Our UK locations:
We have offices around the UK, including Basildon, Bristol, Edinburgh, Lincoln, Luton, Southampton and Yeovil
Committed to Inclusion:
We are committed to creating a working environment that is designed to provide everyone with the opportunity to succeed.