Assembly & Test, Level 3 Engineering Fitter Apprenticeship

What you'll do:

• This role is assembly and test house based engineering apprenticeship where the successful candidate will learn all aspects of assembly and testing of a variety of valves/couplings/slide and swivels/sliding unions/actuators and associated sub-assembly's.
• Parts assembled and tested will include a range of Flap/poppet/drain valves across fuel/air/water applications, candidate will learn all processes involved, from laser/pin stamp part marking to assembly and the test & certification of each part.
• Within these roles the candidate will learn various locking methods (wire lock, drill & pin),riveting, torque tightening, peening and swaging using a variety of hand tools and machines.
• Candidate will learn testing across a variety of rigs and test media.
• Also include sliding unions for Airbus A320/A380.
• A range of hydraulic slide and swivels used on multiple combat aircraft including Typhoon/Hawk/Tornado.
• Apprentices will have scope to explore their own interests. Eaton encourages all employees to develop to their full potential.
• Apprentices will follow a robust rotational plan where they will have the support of the dedicated Apprenticeship Team to ensure their learning journey is exciting, engaging, and successful in line with their educational studies.

Essential Functions:
• Manufacture of Aerospace components using a variety of assembly and test techniques.
• With the support of Eaton, successfully complete an engineering apprenticeship through a local college or provider
• Full training will be provided by Eaton

Qualifications:

• Candidates should be able to demonstrate a degree of mechanical understand/interest, whether through hobbies or previous experience

Skills:

• Direct experience of and/or demonstrated interest in making things or getting things made from your own personal efforts, i.e. in a workshop, or equivalent position.
• Demonstrated interest in and understanding of mechanical engineering, especially in systems for which safety and reliability are essential, e.g. aerospace.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate a degree of mechanical understand/interest, whether through hobbies or previous experience
• An ability to work with written instructions, drawings, and through practical instruction.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively using email and formal written reports
• Basic IT skills such as Excel and Word are preferred
• GCSE (grade C or above desirable) in English, Mathematics, and one or more Sciences (equivalent experience considered)
• A-Levels (or equivalent) are desirable but not essential.