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Aerospace Part Inspector / Calibration Technician
Location: South Somerset
Salary: Upto £39,000
Hours: 37 Hours p/w
For more information, please email [email protected]
Job Purpose
This role is based in an environmentally controlled laboratory on an aerospace site within a small, professional local team. The primary responsibilities include inspecting non-metallic and metallic parts and calibrating dimensional hand tools. This is a multifaceted position, with workload divided between inspection, generating First Article Inspection (FAI) reports, and calibration tasks.
The position is full-time, 37 hours per week, with flexible working options and additional company benefits. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking, with excellent communication skills. This role presents an excellent opportunity for someone with the appropriate skills to join a highly motivated and supportive team.
Responsibilities
- Inspect non-metallic and metallic parts using non-contact measurement techniques and standard hand tools.
- Independently generate, populate, review, and submit First Article Inspection Reports (FAIs) to AS9102 standards.
- Perform ad hoc inspection requests and produce detailed inspection reports.
- Calibrate various dimensional measuring equipment, including micrometers, verniers, and screw gauging tools.
- Calibrate go/no-go and acceptance fixtures.
- Follow established calibration procedures and develop new procedures for instrumentation where required.
- Provide product and quality support to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Product Investigation departments, including fault-finding tasks using technical drawings.
- Deliver training to trainee technicians on metrology principles and resolving complex technical problems.
- Some travel may be required to fulfil external calibration tasks.
Experience Requirements
Essential:
- Completion of a mechanical engineering apprenticeship to HNC level or equivalent technical training and certifications.
- Demonstrable experience in an inspection role within an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
- Proficient in producing FAIs to AS9102 standards.
- Skilled in CMM measuring techniques, vision projectors/microscopes, surface finish evaluation, and using general hand tools.
- Strong working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO10012, and ISO17025 calibration standards.
Desirable:
- Experience using Discus and FAI reporting tools.
- Proficiency in roundness, concentricity, and surface finish equipment.
- Familiarity with MS Office programmes, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.
- Understanding of Uncertainty of Measurement Analysis.
Behavioural and Personal Qualities
- Self-motivated and able to work autonomously.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- A collaborative team player who values integrity.
- Flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of a dynamic working environment.
Qualifications and Certifications
Essential:
- Mechanical engineering apprenticeship to HNC level or equivalent technical certifications.
- A full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Experience operating a CMM.
To be considered…
Please either apply by clicking online or emailing me directly to [email protected]. For further information please call me on 07719 051 884. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only. Please note this role does not offer sponsorship so is only accepting applicants with full working rights in the UK.