My client based in Bristol Clevedon is currently in need of a Production Operative due to expansion
OVERALL PURPOSE
Reporting to the Team Supervisor the ideal candidate will have the ability to lay up using advanced preparer materials and / or assemble a variety of Composite structures and components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
- 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 and machine 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
- Apprenticeship served
EXPERIENCE/ SKILLS
- Previous experience in the aerospace industry
- Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (engineering, boatbuilding,
- woodworking, mechanical or similar)
- Composite layup / laminating experience
- Demonstrable practical skills
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Competency using hand tools
- Competency using toolroom machinery such as pillar drills and bandsaws
- Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
The hourly rate for this role is paying £12.50 - £14.50