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AEM - Hairpin Manufacturing Operative - Luton

Luton, Bedfordshire

Blue Arrow

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
£25,782 - Annum
Recruiter
Blue Arrow
Closes
18 Nov 2026
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

The Role

As a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative, you will manufacture and inspect precision copper hairpin components to customer specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture copper hairpin components using workshop tools and machinery to achieve specified tolerances.

Use pillar drills and associated equipment to remove copper enamel in accordance with customer drawings and specifications.

Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.

Carry out quality inspections using verniers, Go/No-Go gauges and other measuring equipment.

Bag, label and prepare completed components for dispatch.

Complete all manufacturing activities in accordance with customer requirements and quality standards.

Highlight any production, process or quality issues to the Line Manager and/or Quality Manager.

Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S activities.

Ensure all work is performed safely, accurately and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Experience within a manufacturing, production, assembly or engineering environment.

Ability to read and follow technical drawings and work instructions.

Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and gauges.

Good manual dexterity and practical workshop skills.

Reliable, proactive and hardworking attitude.

Ability to work effectively within a team environment.Desirable

Experience working with copper components or metal fabrication.

Aerospace, automotive, defence or precision engineering experience.

Previous machine operating experience.

Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.

Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards. xjnqpsq Why Join Us?

£12.71 per hour

39-hour working week

Monday to Friday working pattern

Early finish on Fridays

Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity

Full training and development provided

Modern engineering and manufacturing environment

Opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace organisation

Long-term career progression opportunities

Suitable Backgrounds

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have worked as:

Manufacturing Operative

Production Operative

Assembly Operative

Engineering Operative

Machine Operator

Mechanical Assembler

Copper Fabrication Operative

Aerospace Production Technician

Precision Manufacturing Operative

Workshop OperativeApply Today

If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with genuine long-term prospects and the opportunity to develop specialist aerospace engineering skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a world-class aerospace engineering business and build a rewarding career as a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people

Ad ID: 5419024127

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