Overview
KG Coatings, a specialist provider of aerospace surface treatments within Precision Castparts Corp (Fasteners division), is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and proactive Apprentice Maintenance Technician. A successful candidate will be able to support maintenance activities across a wide range of production equipment and play a key role in ensuring machine uptime and reliability.
This role offers the opportunity to learn while working in a high-spec aerospace manufacturing environment, gaining practical hands-on experience supporting with reactive and preventative maintenance work as well as monitoring asset performance through our bespoke asset tracking software.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with both planned and corrective maintenance tasks
- Support installation, replacement, and repair of machine components (e.g., vacuum chamber components, replacing components on IVD machine)
- Learn to diagnose mechanical and electrical faults under supervision
- Work safely with chemicals, metal components, and high-temperature equipment
- Maintain workshop tools and follow 6S standards
- Participate in small improvement projects to optimise process and equipment throughout
- Contribute to safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Support continuous improvement and develop H&S best practices.
Skills and Attributes
- Mechanical interest or background (e.g., welding, fitting, machining knowledge)
- Basic understanding or curiosity about manufacturing maintenance and aerospace fasteners
- Excellent communication and teamworking skills
- Open-minded, proactive, and eager to learn
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly
- Strong problem-solving mindset
- Health & safety conscious
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles (advantageous)
Training & Development
- On-the-job learning supported by experienced engineers and supervisors
- Exposure to research & development activities where applicable
Candidate Requirements
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs A* – C including Maths, English, and a science (or equivalent)
- Passion for engineering and hands-on learning
- Willingness to comply with safety and operational procedures
To apply for this job email your details to Piyath.Pinnaduwahewa@pccairframe.com.