Workshop Fabrication

Morson Talent is looking for a Component Fabricator to join a leading aerospace maintenance programme.

This is a hands-on, workshop-based role supporting complex aircraft build and repair activities. You’ll be using a range of manual and CNC machining tools to manufacture, modify, and repair aircraft parts to exacting aerospace standards, while working from approved maintenance instructions and engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacture, modify, and repair aircraft parts and components

Use milling, drilling, cutting, reaming and shaping tools – both manual and CNC

Interpret technical drawings, patterns, and templates to fabricate parts

Assemble parts using mechanical fasteners to approved standards

Work to maintenance instructions and technical documentation

Carry out quality checks on completed assemblies

Understand and follow procedures under the organisation’s MOE

Apply human factors and safety principles in daily operations

Comply with COSHH, PPE, FOD and safe systems of work practices

Support accurate documentation and time booking for activities

Maintain clean, hazard-free work areas in hangars and workshops

Identify and escalate any product non-conformance issues

Follow tool control and calibration procedures

Operate in a high-paced, team-driven environment

Skills & Knowledge Required:

Skilled in fabrication and machining tasks including:

Drilling, reaming, grinding and milling

Assembly using aircraft-standard fasteners

Use of micrometers, calipers, and measuring tools

Familiarity with aircraft metals (aluminium, titanium, steel)

Understanding of workplace and tool safety standards

Awareness of human factors, product care and FOD control

Fault finding and problem-solving capability

Qualifications & Experience:

Completed a recognised Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (e.g. City & Guilds, EAL, Edexcel, etc.)

Time-served background from MRO, military or aerospace environment

Evidence of equivalent skills and certification may be considered

Additional Information:

Based on-site, working 5 days per week (Mon–Fri)

Core hours: 07:30–16:30 Mon–Thurs, 07:30–12:00 Fri

37 hours per week (excluding breaks)

Possibility of shift work depending on workload

Shift pattern may include Days (07:30–16:00) and Nights (16:00–02:00)

If you’re an experienced aerospace fabricator looking for your next opportunity, apply today and a member of the team will be in touch.