Composite Operator

Description

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance

Job Summary:

Our client GKN Aerospace url removed)/) are looking to recruit several Composite Operators to be based at their Western Approach site (postcode is BS35 4GG) the role will involve the manufacture of aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirement

Rates:

Days pays GBP16.38 p/hour, any Weekday Overtime pays GBP24.57 p/hour, Weekend Overtime pays GBP32.76 per hour

Any Shift Rate pays GBP20.97 p/hour (overtime rates the same as above)

Hours:

Short period of Days (Mon to Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm) then working Shift, hours as follows:

WEEK ONE: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (6am to 6pm) 57.5 hours

WEEK TWO: Weds & Thursday (6am 6pm) 23 hours

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacture aircraft components from carbon and glass fibre pre–preg materialsUse processing equipment to lay–up and cure composite wing spars and test piecesUse forming presses, drape machines, vacuum presses, automated tape lay and fibre placement machines, laser projection equipment, autoclaves and ovens to manufacture and cure composite sparsPrepare and clean mandrels and cure tooling for manufacture of composite sparsParticipate fully in local continuous improvement activitiesWork in line with Health & Safety site requirements Qualifications/Skills:

Minimum NVQ Level 2Ability to operate CNC machines and processesExperience of assembling and manufacturing production components using drawings and processesExperience in a manual handling work environmentAbility to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerancesGood hand skills and co–ordinationUnderstand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systemsKnowledge of composite bonding and assembly techniques using pre–preg materialsSelf–motivation with good communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work both alone and in small teamsAbility and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processesTo take responsibility to self–certify own work Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages

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