Apprentice Manufacturing Sheet Metal Assembly Fitter

2 weeks ago


Cambridge, United Kingdom Marshall Full time
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As a Manufacturing Sheet Metal/Assembly Apprentice Fitter, you will be expected to develop the high level of skill and knowledge required to carry out the manufacture and repair/modifications of aircraft components, for a variety of aircraft across many customers, safely, to the required quality requirement, on time and within budget.

Duties of a Manufacturing Sheet Metal Assembly Apprentice Fitter:

Attend and engage with training, including exams and 1-2-1 meetings with your tutors/assessors.

Manage your time effectively to complete all coursework, assignments and exams required to achieve the apprenticeship.

Reflect on your own practice and experiences and take any feedback onboard.

Manufacture of new metallic aircraft components, including the modification and repair of existing parts to OEM & MA Engineering data

Manufacturing of Aerospace product using the below methods

Manual folding machines

Manual Guillotines

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Press Bake and Folders

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Router including programming

Hand forming of sheet metal parts using hammers, mallets etc

Manufacture of double curvature aircraft skins to suit the aircraft

Assembly of both fabricated and machined parts.

Use of Aerospace mechanical fasteners, i.e. blind and solid rivets, hi-locks, anchor nuts

Application of Aerospace sealants and adhesive

Torque tightened bolts and nuts

Electrical bond checking

Follow detail planning instructions and consult with Manufacturing Engineers to identify any problems pre or post job completion.

Work closely as part of a small team of Sheet Metal/Assembly fitters to ensure work is completed on time and budget, this will require regular rotation around various machines.

As a Manufacturing Sheet Metal Assembly Apprentice Fitter, the role has by necessity, an extremely high level of quality control in order to maintain the Manufacturing Facilities regulatory standards.

There is a requirement for you to gain a developed understanding of Marshall Aerospace Manufacturing and OEM processes and procedures in order to be compliant with these standards.

Once qualified you will become an approved/authorised Sheet Metal Assembly fitter and would be expected to certify your own work using precision measuring equipment.

Further training will be available once qualified in other areas of the Manufacturing department i.e., Machining, Special Process

The Apprenticeship

Your apprenticeship will be delivered by our very own Marshall Skills Academy and one of our partner training providers. As an Apprentice Manufacturing Support Fitter working in our Manufacturing Aerospace facility, you will be following the Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship Standard.

More information on this standard can be found on the institute for apprenticeships website. You will gain the following qualifications during the 4-year programme:

Level 2 Diploma in Aerospace & Aviation Engineering (foundation Competence)

Level 3 Diploma Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (development knowledge)

You will work towards developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required through a range of workshop training, classroom sessions and on the job learning. Not only will you develop your technical skills you will also have the opportunity to develop the behaviours needed to set the foundation for your future career. You will be supported every step of the way by our instructors, mentors, line managers and fellow apprentices.

What are we looking for?

Motivation for Marshall, the aerospace industry and a career in engineering

Motivation to complete an apprenticeship – learn on the job

Desire and aptitude for hands on work and developing technical skills

Ability to work in a team

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to problem solve

Integrity and ability to take responsibility

Resilient and copes well with change

Innovative and able to think of new ideas

Entry requirements

You must have at least 5 GCSEs at Grade A*-C/4-9 (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English

You must not have already completed the level 2 and 3 qualifications listed above in the apprenticeship section

In order to receive apprenticeship funding you must have the right to work in the UK and meet residency eligibility requirements

You must successfully pass all required medical and security checks if you are offered a place on the apprenticeship programme

How to apply

Please submit your CV and complete the online application form. Please note that instead of a cover letter we ask that you answer the following questions on your application form:

Why do you want to start a career in this area and what interests you about an apprenticeship? (250 words max) What interests you about Marshall and the work that we do? (250 words max)

TIP: Draft your answers to the above questions before starting your application.



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