Composites Production Operator

Job Title - Production Operator
Reporting to - Supervisor
Department/Sub department - Composites
Location - Clevedon, Somerset
39-hour week -
Mon-Thurs - 8:00 - 5:00 (30 min break)
Fri - 8:00 - 1:00 (no break)
Overall purpose
Reporting to the Team Supervisor the ideal candidate will have the ability to lay up using advanced prepreg materials and / or assemble a variety of Composite structures and components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners.
Principle Activities
Cleaning and preparing mould tools for curing,
Cutting and laying up materials in mould tools,
Loading and operating industrial curing ovens / autoclaves / presses,
Core filling pre and post curing,
Assembling components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners,
Hand tool finishing of components and assemblies e.g. linishing and countersinking,
Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained,
To support team members with other tasks / training as and when necessary,
To help to create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety Procedures,
To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant as and when required.
This is not an exhaustive list.
Qualifications
GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths grade C or above (desirable)
Apprenticeship served (desirable)
Experience/Skills
Previous experience in the aerospace industry (desirable)
Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (engineering, boatbuilding, woodworking, mechanical or similar) (essential)
Composite layup / laminating experience (desirable)
Demonstrable practical skills (essential)
Ability to read engineering drawings (desirable)
Candidate Specification
Competency using hand tools (desirable)
Competency using toolroom machinery such as pillar drills and bandsaws (desirable)
Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment (essential)
Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines (essential)
Personal Skills
Team Player (essential)
Strong Work 'Can-do Ethic' (essential)
Exceptional at building relationships (essential)
Excellent Customer Service skills (essential)
Strong attention to detail and time management (essential)
Exceptional Planning and Organisation skills (essential)
High awareness of Productivity and Quality (essential)
Excellent Communication skills (essential)
Flexibility (essential)
Takes Responsibility for actions (essential)
Learn, Apply, and Improve (essential)
Company Benefits
Health Care Cash Plan*
Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees
Employee Assistance Programme*
24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays)
Life Assurance
Company Sick Pay Scheme*
Free car parking
Early finish on Fridays
Flexible Working
(*Available after 1 year of servic