Job description
INTRODUCTION:
Ipeco Holdings Limited was founded in 1960. More than 50 years on it is still a privately owned UK company. We are engaged in the design, development, manufacture and test of niche products for the aerospace and defence industries. Principal products include aircraft crew seating, executive passenger seating, galley inserts, salt bath brazed chassis and electronic power management systems.
Ipeco operates across a wide range of market sectors and is always seeking new staff in a variety of disciplines - from machining and assembly to commercial, technical and administration. We depend on and value highly the skills of our employees, in order to achieve our business goals and to uphold our reputation for high quality service.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:
To work within the Cutting Department, cutting leather, fabric and Velcro attachments and preparing cut parts for machining.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
* To hand cut parts into complete kits referencing drawings, templates, work instructions and / or samples,
* To cut parts using fabric or leather CNC machines, selecting programs, drawings, templates and / or samples,
* To digitize and produce programs from templates,
* To cut and bond velcro in position as per drawings, templates and / or samples,
* To attach / fit D.DOTS / press studs, using hand tools and pneumatic machine,
* To carry out any reworks deemed necessary by Management, Supervision or Inspection,
* To keep any machinery / tools in a clean and regularly oiled condition and report any faults to the Supervisor,
* To work within guidelines / instructions to ensure traceability is maintained,
* To carry out any other task where reasonable and relevant when required,
* To carry out duties in a proper and efficient manner, always act wholeheartedly in the interest of the Company and to comply with the Company Rules and Regulations,
* To help create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety Procedures
ESSENTIAL REQUIRMENTS:
* Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
* Experience with small hand tools such as knives and scissors
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to use CNC machines
COMPANY BENEFITS:
* Health Care Cash Plan*
* Employee Assistance Programme*
* Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees (6% increasing to 7%)
* Enhanced holiday (24 days holiday in addition to UK bank and public holidays)
* Life Assurance
* Company Sick Pay Scheme*
* Flexitime
* Early finish on Fridays
* Sports and Social Club
* Free car parking
* Free access to a local gym**
* Onsite café**
(*Available after 1 year of service)
(** Based in Southend on Sea)
Due to the anticipated high number of applications to be received, unfortunately we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates. If you have not had a response from us within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.30 per hour
Benefits:
* Flexitime
* Gym membership
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Southend-on-Sea SS2 6UN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* Do you have previous experience with CNC machines?
* Do you have experience within a similar role?
Work Location: In person