Welder/Mechanic

Role Purpose

The Welder/Mechanic reports to the Team Leader – Engine Bay, and is responsible for supporting on and off wing repairs/H.S.I/overhauls to CF700 engines and components in accordance with all applicable Aviation Regulations and International Standards.

Key Responsibilities

Aviation Regulatory Responsibility

• Applicable Aviation Regulation Regulators, but not limited to:

1.  EASA
2.  UK CAA
3.  UK MAA
4.  Other, as applicable

• Compliance with all applicable Aviation Regulations.
• Only perform welding activities within the boundaries of the privileges/scope of the Aviation Regulatory Approvals held, and as identified in the respective Regulatory Approval Certificates and Expositions.
• Ensuring that all tools, equipment and particularly test equipment, as appropriate, are controlled and calibrated according to an officially recognised standard at a frequency to ensure serviceability and accuracy

Quality, Security and Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibility & Ownership

• Applicable International Standards, but not limited to:

1.  ISO 9001 – Quality (Business) Management System
2.  ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System
3.  ISO 45001 – Occupational Health Management System
4.  ISO 27001 – Information Security Management System
5.  UK CAA Part 145 (CAP2020 & CAP2022)

• Ensuring that all applicable International Standards are complied with at all times.
• Ensuring that Risk Assessments are in place, maintained up to date, and used for all applicable tasks where the safety of personnel may be at risk.
• Ensuring that COSSH Assessments are in place, maintained up to date, and used for all relevant products.
• Conduct/undertake on-the-job training, where appropriate, under the direction of the Team Leader/Senior Supervisor.
• Carry out maintenance/modification/manufacture of workshop equipment under the direction of the Team Leader/Chief Engineer
• To ensure that relevant paperwork is accurately maintained and completed.
• Promote/maintain cleanliness and workshop standards.

Core Competencies

Personal Skills/Abilities

• Sound knowledge of welding systems
• Sound knowledge of Regulatory requirements related to Part 145 maintenance
• An ability to work with and use, precision measuring tools.
• To have sound knowledge of working to tight tolerances and high standards of engineering finishing
• Team oriented with proven communication skills
• Customer focussed with exceptional personal and communication skills
• Self motivated, confident and assertive
• A demonstrated capability to work within and adhere to a defined set of organisational values
• Medically fit to perform daily engineering duties including detached working
• Security cleared to meet current UK and ITAR requirements in support of the business
• Previous experience within an engine workshop
• Further Applicable Aircraft Maintenance Experience, Base/Workshops are desirable.

Educational Vocational Qualifications.

• Engineering apprenticeship trained, preferably within aviation
• Proven record of accomplishment, over 3 years within an aviation business
• Proven ability to work and deliver, to time pressure and deadlines
• An understanding or preferably evidence of working within a continuous improvement project.

Key Measures

Complete all Company mandatory training for the job role in order to satisfy compliance standards

• No major safety and or operational breaches
• Compliance with the Draken policies as required
• Delivery of continuous improvement and change in line with best practice
• Accuracy of documentation including manuals, work cards and procedures as required by the organisation`
• A willingness to develop and learn new capabilities

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