Process Operator

Wright Staff; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned engineering company in Bristol is seeking a full-time Process Operator. This role involves assembly, deburring, and pressure testing of aerospace components. Candidates must have essential skills in using abrasive wheels and assembly techniques. The position offers a salary of £13-£14 per hour, with overtime opportunities available.

Benefits

Annual Leave 25 days + Bank Holidays

Simply Health Plan & DIS Benefit after 1 year

Qualifications

• Knowledge of deburring and sharp edge requirements.
• Basic understanding of engineering drawings.
• Experience within an Aerospace sector is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assembling aerospace components including fasteners and inserts.
• Deburring and finishing operations for machined components.
• Conducting pneumatic and hydraulic pressure testing.

Skills

Knowledge of abrasive wheels

Knowledge of deburring media

Basic assembly knowledge

Good manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Process Operator – Location: Bristol – Salary: £13-£14.00 per hour to start, negotiable on experience + overtime – Full time 37 hours per week (Mon to Fri)

Mon -Thu 07:30 a.m. - 16:00 p.m.; Fri 07:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Overtime (when available) paid at time and a half.

Benefits

Annual Leave 25 days + Bank Holidays. Simply Health Plan & DIS Benefit after 1 years service.

Job description

Permanent position, our team is growing! The company is a family-owned engineering company, machining high specification metallic components for the aerospace sector. Our investment in industry leading machine tools is complemented by our knowledge, expertise and attention to detail. Our continuous development within the organisation and specialist team lets us continue to compete in a rapidly evolving industry that has an exciting future ahead.

Responsibilities

• To work across several manual and special processes including assembly, deburring, part marking, part degreasing and testing.
• Assembling aerospace components, fasteners, inserts.
• Deburring, and finishing operations for machined components.
• Pressure Testing: Pneumatic and Hydraulic.
• Part Marking: Dot Peen, Chemi-Etching, Ink Jetting, Vibro-etching
• Ultrasonic cleaning and degreasing.
• Tapping threaded holes.
• Support the loading and unloading of heat treatment
• Appropriate training and shadowing work will be completed to ensure processes are understood and explained. An initiative and drive to learn skills are essential for someone to do well in this role.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Knowledge of abrasive wheels
• Knowledge of deburring media
• Knowledge of deburring and sharp edge requirements
• Knowledge of deburring tools and instruments
• Basic understanding of drawings
• Basic assembly knowledge
• Knowledge of set up and process of part marking techniques

Desirable:

• Good manual dexterity - use of hand tools, scalpels, brushes
• Attention to detail with very good vision (either natural or corrected); close vision, ability to adjust focus, and excellent hand/eye coordination
• Patience with repetitive jobs and ability to multi-task
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and Engineering drawings is desirable
• Experience within an Aerospace sector is advantageous

You will be required to undertake a BPSS Security Clearance check.

Apply

Please apply with your CV in the first instance.

Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.