Fitter, Manufacturing Production

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Located in Wimborne, Dorset, Eaton's Aerospace division is a global leader in aerospace fuel systems, renowned for delivering fully integrated solutions for both fixed and rotary‑wing aircraft.

Our Wimborne facility specialises in cutting‑edge air‑to‑air refuelling systems, advanced refuelling probes, air‑to‑air and air‑to‑ground launch systems utilising both pneumatic and pyrotechnic ejection technologies, as well as a range of Defensive Aids Sub‑Systems.

With over 80 years of industry experience, we are recognised as the world’s leading provider of air‑to‑air refuelling systems, offering fifth‑generation solutions to Air Forces worldwide.

Role purpose (position scope)

• Assemble and test product to agreed engineering methods and processes.
• Support and conform to quality procedures to maintain compliance, ensuring adherence to defined processes and procedures.
• Carry out assembly tasks without supervision.
• Work with the team to identify and drive productivity and performance improvement opportunities to support cost reductions.
• Understand lean manufacturing processes and contribute to continuous development of safety, health and environment requirements within the team’s work area.
• Actively support and progress personal development needs to ensure task flexibility via the use of skills matrix.
• Attend start‑of‑shift and end‑of‑shift meetings with the team to review targets, performance measures and communications.
• Escalate issues to the Production Supervisor in a timely manner.
• Attain approved operator stamp with scope approval relevant to the job role.
• Complete tasks on time to the required standard, minimising job card variances and adhering to SHE requirements.

• Understands and is able to perform a number of tasks within the team.
• Has completed a recognised apprenticeship or experience to equivalent depth and breadth.
• Can demonstrate relevant experience within the skill group.
• Successful applicant will be in contact with US ITAR controlled technology, goods, and information. As a condition of employment, employees with access to US ITAR controlled technology and goods may be required to undergo an additional screening process as part of the recruitment process.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Other
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing