Mechanic, Blackwood

Bluearrow are recruiting for Mechanic's preferably with aerospace skills or Desired fabricator, sheet metal experience or accident repair mechanic that is more in line with their business.

Starting salary 29,008 per annum, plus shifts & Overtime

Ops 2 Salary band: 29,008-31,677

(shift allowance payable if following a shift pattern currently 85.74 per week)

About the Role:

You will be part of a team specializing in the repair and overhaul of commercial aircraft Thrust Reversers and Nacelles, working to OEM, UKCAA and EASA approved standards. This is a fast paced, high precision environment where safety and quality are paramount.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform tasks to required standards of the Maintenance Repair Overhaul and Production of aircraft components (Quality, Cost, Delivery) including compliance to regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures.

Responsible for performing a variety of disassembly, repair, assembly and testing tasks on structural assemblies, metal and composite bonded structures, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, etc

Responsible for the accomplishment and quality of their own work.

Able to safely perform company duties under deadlines and handle multiple priorities whilst ensuring the airworthiness of the product and accuracy of documentation and parts control

Must be able to interpret (aircraft blueprints, technical data, and parts specific planning.

Must possess a basic knowledge of installation of solid and cherry rivets, jo-bolts and hi-loks and perform close tolerance work to include trimming, hole drilling and fastener installation.

Understand the work scope requirements, documentation procedures and working knowledge of parts worked within evaluation period.

Support and drive projects and drive Continuous Improvement activities

Flexible to business needs and able to work various shift patterns as required

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Position Qualifications/Capabilities:

Must be able to use of close tolerance measuring tools, such as, but not limited to, scales, micrometers, calipers, and depth gages within evaluation period.

Capable of using hand tools, such as, but not limited to, drill motors, fastener installation tools, die grinders, and rivet guns, within evaluation period.

Arithmetic and English (reading, writing) skills and able to follow written instructions with precision and having a high attention to detail

Must possess computer skills to access repair documents on the website, use in-house applications for production

Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Skills and Special Attributes:

Preference will be given to people with previous Aerospace background and/or mechanical assembly, metal bonding and composite fabrication skills.

Experience in auto body, sheet metal; Bonded structures; structural assembly; hydraulic systems; tool fabrication

Proficient use of equipment, tools, machinery and computers preferred.

Benefits:

Weekly Payroll

24 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Company Sick Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Canteen facilities

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