Production Operative - Nights

Production Operative - Nights

Shift Pattern - Monday - Thursday 15:45 - 01:30

To manufacture and machine various assemblies using recognised trade skills under the supervision of a Team Leader. Producing quality finished components to drawings and routing requirements that meet Aerospace standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assembling and welding using a resistance/seam welding machine to customer requirements using various metals and hand skills (stainless steel, titanium, Inconel)
• Assembling and welding using automated TIG welding machine to customer requirements using various metals and hand skills (stainless steel, titanium, Inconel)
• Forming & trimming bellows on fully automated, semi-automated and manual bellows forming machine
• To work with the laboratory to ensure that weld test is sufficient  
• To work to drawing and route cards requirements
• To obtain and maintain Operator verification approval stamps
• To work efficiently within agreed standards
• To assist in introducing new techniques and improved methods of working where possible
• To be responsible for general housekeeping and tidiness on the shop
• To bring forward ideas to improve and reduce costs in production where possible
• To be conversant with all relevant AWPS and operating procedures used on the above job description
• To be familiar with the Health and Safety and Fire policies for the company and to attend mandatory updates where required
• Flexible attitude towards work/teamwork

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Secondary school qualifications (English and Maths), with a combination of relevant experience.  Additional vocational training and certifications in a related field is desirable.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Experience working on lathes, milling and drilling machines is a must.
• Demonstrated ability working with various hand tools.
• Able to interpret drawings and routing instructions.
• Ability to problem solve and work with wider team to develop continuous improvement ideas.
• Effective communication and written skills.