AEM - Hairpin Manufacturing Operative - Luton

Blue Arrow; Caddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Arrow is recruiting a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative to produce and inspect precision copper hairpin components to customer specifications and aerospace quality standards. You will read drawings, operate workshop tools and perform daily 5S housekeeping while maintaining safety and quality.

The role involves reading engineering drawings, using verniers and gauges for quality checks, and preparing components for dispatch in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production, assembly or engineering environments.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and work instructions.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and gauges.
• Good manual dexterity and practical workshop skills.
• Reliable, proactive and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture copper hairpin components using workshop tools and machinery to achieve specified tolerances.
• Use pillar drills and associated equipment to remove copper enamel in accordance with customer drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Carry out quality inspections using verniers, Go/No-Go gauges and other measuring equipment.
• Bag, label and prepare completed components for dispatch.
• Complete all manufacturing activities in accordance with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Highlight any production, process or quality issues to the Line Manager and/or Quality Manager.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S activities.
• Ensure all work is performed safely, accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team player

Reliable

Tools

Pillar drills

Verniers

Go/No-Go gauges

Job description

The Role

As a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative, you will manufacture and inspect precision copper hairpin components to customer specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture copper hairpin components using workshop tools and machinery to achieve specified tolerances.
• Use pillar drills and associated equipment to remove copper enamel in accordance with customer drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Carry out quality inspections using verniers, Go/No-Go gauges and other measuring equipment.
• Bag, label and prepare completed components for dispatch.
• Complete all manufacturing activities in accordance with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Highlight any production, process or quality issues to the Line Manager and/or Quality Manager.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S activities.
• Ensure all work is performed safely, accurately and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, assembly or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and work instructions.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and gauges.
• Good manual dexterity and practical workshop skills.
• Reliable, proactive and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Desirable

• Experience working with copper components or metal fabrication.
• Aerospace, automotive, defence or precision engineering experience.
• Previous machine operating experience.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.

Why Join Us?

• £12.71 per hour
• 39-hour working week
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Early finish on Fridays
• Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Full training and development provided
• Modern engineering and manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace organisation
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Suitable Backgrounds

• Manufacturing Operative
• Production Operative
• Assembly Operative
• Engineering Operative
• Machine Operator
• Mechanical Assembler
• Copper Fabrication Operative
• Aerospace Production Technician
• Precision Manufacturing Operative
• Workshop Operative

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