Production Operative

Our aerospace client GKN Aerospace require a Composite Assistant to support the Composite Operators in a clean room environment. The requirement is on a night shift.

Core Nights £18.41 ph weekday overtime £20.76 weekend £27.68
Core Nights is Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8pm to 6am and Thurs 7pm to 4.30am

There will be a training period required on core days before moving onto shift.

Shift Pattern Core Days Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm

Rate:    £13.84 Weekday overtime £20.76 with weekend overtime at £27.68

PROFILE

To assist in the manufacture of aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirements.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Move spars, tooling and equipment to ensure the effective flow of production with different lifting equipment including crane usage, fork lift driving & AGV’s
• Plan ahead to ensure that equipment and jigs are fully utilized to maintain maximum effective production and have zero downtime
• Prepare and clean tooling for manufacture of composite spars
• Support operations with other tasks like debagging spars after cure etc.
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a manufacturing production environment
• Experience in a manual handling work environment

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to see the bigger picture and work proactively to support production departments
• Good hand skills and co-ordination
• Overview of the composite manufacturing process
• Ability to operate lifting equipment
• Self-motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both alone and in small teams
• Ability and willingness to undertake training
• Working knowledge of IT systems