Composite Operators

Morson Talent; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Composite Operators for a renowned aerospace manufacturer in the UK. The role involves manufacturing aircraft components with composite materials, utilizing various processing equipment and ensuring adherence to quality standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in CNC operation, assembly techniques, and strong teamwork abilities. Competitive pay rates and a rotational work schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate CNC machines and processes.
• Experience of assembling and manufacturing production components.
• Good hand skills and co-ordination.
• Knowledge of composite bonding.
• Self-motivated with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture aircraft components from composite materials.
• Use processing equipment for wing spars.
• Work with various manufacturing tools and machines.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities.

Skills

CNC machine operation

Assembly and manufacturing processes

Manual handling skills

Composite bonding and assembly techniques

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance

Job Summary:

Our client GKN Aerospace (https://www.gknaerospace.com/) are looking to recruit several Composite Operators to be based at their site in Severn Beach (postcode BS35 4GG). The role will involve the manufacture of aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirement.

The requirement involves working with Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) machines within the facilities clean room

Rates: £21.62 p/hour, any Weekday Overtime pays £24.57 p/hour, any Weekend Overtime pays £32.76 p/hour

Hours: see below for further details on 4 week working Rotation

Responsibilities

• Manufacture aircraft components from carbon and glass fibre pre-preg materials
• Use processing equipment to lay-up and cure composite wing spars and test pieces
• Use forming presses, drape machines, vacuum presses, automated tape lay and fibre placement machines, laser projection equipment, autoclaves and ovens to manufacture and cure composite spars
• Prepare and clean mandrels and cure tooling for manufacture of composite spars
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements

Qualifications/Skills

• Ability to operate CNC machines and processes
• Experience of assembling and manufacturing production components using drawings and processes
• Experience in a manual handling work environment
• Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances
• Good hand skills and co-ordination
• Understand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
• Knowledge of composite bonding and assembly techniques using pre-preg materials
• Self-motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both alone and in small teams
• Ability and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes
• To take responsibility to “self-certify” own work

Hours (rotation)

1. Thursday Day 1 Night 19:00 - 07:00
2. Friday Day 2 Night 19:00 - 07:00
3. Saturday Day 3 Night 19:00 - 07:00
4. Sunday Day 4 Night 19.00 – 07.00
5. Monday Day 5 Off
6. Tuesday Day 6 Off
7. Wednesday Day 7 Day 07:00 - 19:00
8. Thursday Day 8 Day 07:00 - 19:00
9. Friday Day 9 Day 07:00 - 19:00
10. Saturday Day 10 Off
11. Sunday Day 11 Off
12. Monday Day 12 Night 19:00 - 07:00
13. Tuesday Day 13 Night 19:00 - 07:00
14. Wednesday Day 14 Night 19:00 - 07:00
15. Thursday Day 15 Off
16. Friday Day 16 Off
17. Saturday Day 17 Day 07:00 - 19:00
18. Sunday Day 18 Day 07:00 - 19:00
19. Monday Day 19 Day 07:00 - 19:00
20. Tuesday Day 20 Day 07:00 - 19:00
21. Wednesday Day 21 Off
22. Thursday Day 22 Off
23. Friday Day 23 Off
24. Saturday Day 24 Off
25. Sunday Day 25 Off
26. Monday Day 26 Off
27. Tuesday Day 27 Off
28. Wednesday Day 28 Off