Air Frame Fitter - MRO

Redruth, United KingdomFull-timePosted Aug 4, 2026

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

  • To Evaluate/create repair proposals/repair Aeropower filter assembly components to manufacturing drawings/repair schemes in accordance with company Quality Assurance procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Line Management Responsibility: None

  • Financial/Budget Responsibility:  None

POSITION COMPETENCIES:

  • To ensure work is carried out efficiently and economically with acceptable working practices.

  • Maintain safe working practices at all times using all guards supplied with the machine and other safety equipment supplied by the Company.

  • Operate within Company laid down procedures.

  • Work as a team member, co-operating with the other personnel in the Assembly Shop and within the plant as a whole.

  • Maintain a good level of communication with Supervision and all other employees.

  • Any reasonable requests by Supervision to assist production in the Assembly Shop as and when required

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

  • City & Guilds Craft Apprenticeship or equivalent recognised technical qualification

KNOWLEDGE & KEY SKILLS:

Competent in the use of the following:

  • Airframe assembly

  • Assembly tools/plant

  • Measuring Equipment

  • Planning Sheets/Drawings

Key Skills:

  • Ability to read engineering drawings and instructions

  • Good practical skills

  • A high level of accuracy

  • Concentration and focus

  • The ability to work unsupervised

ESSENTIAL PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE:

  • Essential  previous experience of aircraft associated work

  • Previous experience in airframe fitting

  • Level 4 fitter at Pall or previous maintenance orginaisation experience in structural repairs

Miscellaneous:

  • Self-motivated; able/willing to work unsociable hours , varying shift patterns depending on the needs of the business and flexible in location

DEMONSTRATES THE DANAHER CORE BEHAVIOURS:

  • Apply Insights

  • Instill Trust

  • Win as a Team

  • Deliver Results

OTHER DUTIES:

Human Resources:

  • You may be required to carry out other duties which utilise the skills and experience of the job holder.

  • To adhere to all Company HR Policies and Procedures.

  • You will be expected to work reasonable overtime, as is required to meet the commitments of the business. 

General Health and Safety:

  • To follow relevant legal requirements and the Company Health & Safety Policy.

  • To keep your work area tidy and free from hazards.

  • To make a positive contribution to house keeping.

  • Report and address any safety defects.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com.

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