Composite Operative

Marshall; Kirkbymoorside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advanced manufacturing firm based in Kirkbymoorside seeks a Composite Operator to ensure high-quality product delivery. The role involves manufacturing processes, including cutting, laminating, and assembly of composite materials, adhering to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and good communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits, including 27 days holiday and pension contributions.

Benefits

27 days holiday increasing with service

Pension contributions up to 9%

Healthcare cash plan for you and your children

Extensive flexible benefit program

Qualifications

• Experienced in a process-driven production environment.
• Experienced in assembly or manufacturing products.
• Good communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality product delivery in line with specifications.
• Use tools and equipment safely, creating a safety culture.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Production and assembly skills

Hand tool usage

Teamwork

Integrity

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

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Marshall Advanced Composites based in North Yorkshire are currently looking to recruit Composite Operators due to an expansion of workload.

Why join Marshall in this role?

Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites is based in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, where it produces complex composite structures that are predominantly used to manufacture vital parts on ships, submarines and aircraft.

From bespoke one-off designs to low-volume manufacture, the business enjoys a unique place within its sector thanks to its application of ground-breaking technologies that drive the industry forward.

Purpose of the position

The purpose of the role is to ensure that the customer receives a high-quality product in line with process and product specification. The role will support all stages of the manufacturing process where appropriate but will primarily be focused on the manufacture of a product from instructions from cloth cutting stage to assembly in accordance with health and safety regulations and process instructions.

Accountability:

The role is accountable for the integrity of products delivered to customers.

For working in and creating a safe environment and adhering to all health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities:

Safety – to use and maintain tools and equipment safely and in line with instructions, create a safety culture.

Quality – to produce product to the required standard and to complete accurately and timely all documentation associated with the manufacturing process.

Cost – to work in line with standard hours and avoid unnecessary waste, organise activities to maximise productivity

Delivery – to work in accordance to deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

People – to work in accordance with company values and support colleagues when needed

Continuous Improvement – to identify and report any opportunities for improvement and be adaptable to change.

Tasks:

Cloth Cutting: To understand material properties and efficiently cut a particular cloth to size.

Cloth Laminating: To use the appropriate technique and cloth to laminate a variety of products using monolithic or sandwich structures.

Infusion – To set up and resin infuse products, where appropriate.

Bagging / Consolidation: To ensure, when used that full vacuum integrity is achieved to withstand positive pressure in autoclave / oven cure process.

Trimming: To use hand tools to trim and drill composite materials to jigs and hand marking out from drawings.

Assembly: To assemble products or details using mechanical fasteners and paste adhesives.

Tool strip / release: To prepare a tool for manufacture and release part from the tool ensuring the mould tool is clean and free from FOD.

Documentation: To complete job cards and other documentation accurately and timely

Instructions: To follow appropriate technical drawings, instructions and or diagrams.

Communication: To communicate with other areas to share any issues and contribute to the smooth running of production.

CAPABILITY

Integrity – displays company values builds a trusting relationship between all team members

Drive results – takes accountability for quality and timescales

Teamwork – recognises that together we achieve more

Manufacturing experience

Production and or assembly skills

Ideally experienced in working with composites

Hand tool usage

Working to instructions

Education:

Good standard of education

Experience:

Experienced in a process driven production environment

Experienced in assembly or manufacturing products.

Experienced in working in manufacturing environment

Good communication skills, written and verbal

Experienced working in a team.

Additional local needs

Ability to attend site at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.

Competitive salary, 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell),

Pension contributions up to 9%, healthcare cash plan for you and your children, extensive flexible benefit program.

About Marshall

Marshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward.

Whether that is supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent – we are incredibly proud to have beenbuilding extraordinary futures since 1909.