Manual Operator

Cosworth; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive components manufacturer in Northampton seeks a Manual Operator to manufacture forged pistons for super cars and aerospace clients. The role involves operating equipment, ensuring quality control, and maintaining tools. Candidates should have a basic understanding of aerospace standards and effective communication skills. This is a fixed-term 6-month position with alternating shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information.
• Basic understanding of aerospace quality standards.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting, preparing and operating the forge.
• Manufacture forged pistons by strictly following Standard Operator Procedures.
• Conduct quality control checks using measurement equipment.

Skills

Technical information interpretation

Basic numerical skills

Effective communication

Automotive experience

Tools

Die grinders

Linisher

Aqua and Dry blast machines

Job description

Job Description

The duties of the forge Manual Operator will be to manufacture forged pistons for super/hyper car manufacturers as well as aerospace customers. You will be working with hot material and conducting quality control checks using a variety of measurement equipment. You will also be responsible for inspecting and maintaining machinery, tooling, and equipment to ensure that parts produced conform to specification and minimize production downtime.

The Role

• To assist in setting, preparing and operating the forge.
• Manufacture forged pistons by strictly following Standard Operator Procedures.
• Good understanding of working with hot material.
• Use equipment such as die grinders, linishers, Aqua and Dry blast machines.
• Be able to use basic measuring equipment to ensure components meet requirements.
• Ensure all equipment and tooling is thoroughly cleaned after every use.
• Perform TPM on all equipment and maintain records.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and suggest improvements regarding methods, processes, and tooling. Fulfil any other reasonable requirement consistent with departmental objectives.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
  
  

Candidate Profile

• Ability to read, interpret and communicate technical information.
• Be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Have a basic understanding of aerospace quality standards.
• Basic numerical and computer skills.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written.
• Automotive experience/background preferred.
  
  

This role will be on a 6-month fixed term basis, working alternate early and late shifts.

Working Hours

Week 1

Monday - Thursday: 06:00 to 14:00

Friday - 06:00 to 13:00

Week 2

Monday - Thursday: 14:00 to 22:00

Friday - 13:00 to 20:00