Skilled Fitter - CAWDE Operator
Core
Operate a 5-axis Composite Automated Wing Drilling Equipment (CAWDE) to execute high-precision drilling, countersinking, and temporary bolt insertion for A400M wing box assembly.
Role type
Skilled Fitter / CAWDE Operator
Builds
A400M Military Transport Aircraft wing boxes
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Composite-to-metal structural assembly
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
5-axis CNC machine operation, G-code/M-code reading, automated machining cycle management, structural assembly techniques, metal-composite stack drilling, carbon-fiber machining dynamics, automated metrology tool usage, shop-floor quality tracking
Preferred skills
NVQ Level 3 in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering, experience with Electroimpact CAWDE, familiarity with Renishaw touch probes and optical resync cameras
Technologies
Electroimpact 5-Axis Traveling-Column CNC Post Mill, Renishaw touch probes, optical resync cameras, Thru-Skin magnetic sensors, multi-display HMIs, ride-on operator platforms
Responsibilities
Load and execute CNC part programs using HMIs and pendants, drill and countersink holes through thick composite-to-metal stacks, calibrate machine head positioning using automated metrology tools, change out drill bits and cutting tools, verify hole tolerances and bolt installations, adhere to aerospace EHS guidelines
Seniority
Professional
