Tinsmith/Aircraft Sheet Metal Worker

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Joining Collins Aerospace is more than just advancing your career—it’s about joining a mission to shape the future of aerospace technology while working within a supportive and innovative environment.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a global leader in advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Our team is dedicated to solving our customers’ toughest challenges while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Together, we navigate the demands of an evolving global market with agility and purpose.

Our Advanced Structures team specializes in designing solutions that are lighter, stronger, and more efficient, ensuring aircraft can operate safely and reliably. By using advanced materials and innovative techniques, we help move people and goods while enabling critical missions that make a difference in the world.

At Collins Aerospace, your ideas and contributions are valued, and your growth is prioritized. If you’re passionate about making an impact and being part of a team that empowers one another, this is your opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Us?

When you join Collins Aerospace, you’re joining a community that believes in the power of collaboration and shared success. We prioritize personal and professional growth by offering meaningful opportunities to contribute, learn, and lead. Our culture encourages curiosity, celebrates diversity, and supports work-life balance so that every team member can achieve their fullest potential.

Whether it’s through professional development programs, leadership opportunities, or innovative projects, you’ll find a welcoming space to grow your career while making a difference in the aerospace industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Previous experience of sheet metal working within the aircraft industry is preferred
• Knowledge of general sheet metal working disciplines, experience in working with double curvatures on the “English Wheel” would be advantageous
• Read and understand engineering drawings and blueprints
• The ability to work to close tolerances
• The ability to work with different types of material (Aluminium, Stainless, Inconel and Titanium)
• Support departmental and site level Continuous Improvement activities
• Compliance with all RTX policies and procedures inclusive of EH&S, Code of Ethics, Intellectual Property and Global Trade Compliance requirements
• Optimize service delivery processes by enhancing planning and organizational practices.
• Drive quality improvements and ensure adherence to timelines and project goals.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives and promote continuous improvement using CORE and CI methodologies.
• Participate in leadership development programs to enhance your skills.
• Uphold compliance with all Collins policies and regulatory procedures, including EH&S, ethics, intellectual property, and global trade standards.

Shifts

This role offers flexibility through rotating shifts:

Dayshift
Mon-Thurs 6am – 2.30pm
Friday 6am – 11am

Backshift
Mon-Thursday 2.15pm – 10.45pm
Friday 10.45am – 3.45pm

Education & Experience

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask effectively, plan and prioritise workload to meet tight timescales to support our customer needs.

• The ideal candidate would be educated to City & Guilds / SVQ 3 level or equivalent in a relevant discipline ​
• Previous experience in general sheet metal work within a workshop or maintenance environment is essential
• Previous working knowledge of MS Office packages and experience with the ERP system SAP is advantageous

We are looking for an individual with excellent organisational and analytical skills with the ability to problem solve. The role requires flexibility in rapidly evolving global aviation market. Dayshift/backshift rotation will be required in the role (with associated competitive premiums) and will be complemented with a comprehensive training working within a culture based on positive assumptions that supports personal growth and development.

What We Offer

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays.
• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Support for professional fees.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including a healthcare cash plan.
• Employee discounts.
• Flexible work/life balance programs.
• Wellness programs to support physical and mental well-being.
• Recognition programs to celebrate achievements.
• Referral bonus program.
• Free on-site parking.
• Death-in-service benefit.
• Generous employer-contribution pension scheme.

Advanced Structures

Our Advanced Structures team is passionate about developing solutions that help aircraft operate efficiently and safely. By leveraging advanced materials and innovative manufacturing techniques, we create products that support critical missions, from cargo transport to rescue operations. We work together as a global team to deliver excellence, continuously improving to make air travel more sustainable, accessible, and safe.

Onsite Work

This role requires onsite work, including production and maintenance tasks that are essential to developing and delivering our products.

Ready to Take Flight?

At Collins Aerospace, we are inspired by the bonds we form—with our customers and each other—and the innovative paths we pave together. If you’re ready to be part of a team that values your contributions and invests in your growth, apply today and help us shape the future of aerospace.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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