Production Operator

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