Production Operative

Mane Contract Services; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mane Contract Services seeks an experienced Production Operative for a night shift in an aerospace manufacturing environment in Dunstable, UK. The role involves assembling and welding aerospace components using resistance and TIG welding, reading engineering drawings, and operating lathes, milling and drilling machines.

You will work with stainless steel, titanium and Inconel, maintaining quality and safety, while supporting continuous improvement and teamwork on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and routing instructions.
• Flexible and reliable approach to teamwork.
• Good communication and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld aerospace components using resistance/seam and automated TIG welding equipment.
• Work with materials including stainless steel, titanium and Inconel.
• Form and trim bellows using automated, semi-automated and manual machinery.
• Work with weld testing with the laboratory to meet requirements.
• Read engineering drawings and route cards to operate equipment.
• Operate lathes, milling and drilling machines.
• Maintain operator verification approvals and follow procedures.
• Work to quality and production standards and support improvements.
• Keep shop floor clean and safe; follow health & safety procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Quality consciousness

Drawing interpretation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

GCSEs in English & Maths

Tools

Lathes

Milling machines

Drilling machines

Resistance welding

TIG welding

Job description

Location: Dunstable

Shift Pattern: Monday-Thursday

Hours: 15:45-01:30

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Production Operative to join an established aerospace manufacturing environment on a night shift basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble and weld aerospace components using resistance/seam and automated TIG welding equipment.
• Work with a range of materials including stainless steel, titanium and Inconel.
• Form and trim bellows using automated, semi-automated and manual machinery.
• Work closely with the laboratory to ensure weld testing meets requirements.
• Work accurately from engineering drawings and route cards.
• Operate lathes, milling and drilling machines.
• Maintain required operator verification approvals and follow relevant procedures.
• Work efficiently to agreed quality and production standards.
• Support continuous improvement and improved working methods where possible.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping and cleanliness on the shop floor.
• Follow all relevant Health & Safety, Fire, AWPS and operating procedures.
• Work effectively as part of a wider team and maintain a flexible approach.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating lathes, milling and drilling machines.
• Experience using a variety of hand tools.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and routing instructions.
• Good communication and written skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to problem-solve and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Flexible and reliable approach to teamwork.

Qualifications

• Secondary school qualifications (English and Maths), with a combination of relevant experience. Additional vocational training and certifications in a related field is desirable