Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker

**Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker / Fitter - Fixed Term Contract**

Aircraft Restoration Co. (ARCo) is a family owned organisation which specialises in the restoration, maintenance and operation of vintage aircraft based at the historic Duxford Airfield in South Cambridgeshire.

We are currently looking for experienced Aircraft Sheet Metal Workers.

**Duties**:

- Manufacturing a variety of sheet metal components for vintage aircraft.
- Assembling components as part of the larger structure.
- Undertaking a variety of sheet metal repairs.
- Working to high degrees of accuracy at all times.
- Maintaining accurate records of work carried out and material traceability at all times.

**Required Skills**:

- The ability to manufacture to close tolerances.
- Mastery of essential methods of assembly i.e. Riveting.
- The ability to work to engineering drawings & manuals.
- A keen eye for fine detail and pride in workmanship.
- Able to remain task-focused within the busy hangar environment and be self-motivated as part of a wider team.
- Good organisational skills and tidy working habits. The hangar working environment is kept to a very high standard of cleanliness and everyone within the team is expected to proactively help maintain this.

**Your Background**:

- Previous Aircraft Sheet Metal fabrication / fitting experience is preferred, although applicants from a classic car restoration background will be considered.
- Used to reading and understanding complex engineering drawings.
- Experience of using and designing jigs and fixtures would be a distinct advantage.
- You will be used to working on your own initiative and managing your own workload.
- High standard of accuracy together with an eye for detail and a pride in the work you produce.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

**Experience**:

- Aircraft Sheet Metal / Fitter: 3 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person