Overview
Job Advert - Hose Assembler (Aerospace Industry)
Location: Redditch
Working Hours: 38 hours per week 7am - 3.45pm Mon to Thu, 7am - 12pm Fri
Responsibilities
* Operate a range of equipment including spot welders, pneumatic riveters, bench formers, hand presses, cutting saws, crimping machines, pressure testing rigs, and moulding tools.
* Follow engineering drawings, data cards, process specifications, and standard work instructions to ensure product integrity.
* Use and maintain measurement equipment such as borescopes, Verniers, micrometres, and tensile testers.
* Carry out inspection of your own work, ensuring compliance with tooling, gauges, and fixtures.
* Perform pre- and post-assembly operations including cutting, polishing, tagging, cleaning, and packing.
* Take part in safety checks, risk assessments, continuous improvement initiatives, and workplace organisation (5S).
* Support team training, productivity improvements, and problem-solving to reduce scrap and rework.
Additional Responsibilities (for more experienced candidates)
* Provide team leader support, including workload organisation, daily planning, and holiday/sickness cover.
* Act as a champion or delegate for Mesh, QLI, or Lean Tools such as 5S, Visual Management, or Value Stream Mapping.
* Deliver toolbox talks and contribute to workstation risk assessment reviews.
What We\'re Looking For
* Previous experience with assembly and equipment listed above (preferred).
* General computer skills to access drawings and procedures.
* Strong attention to detail, with the ability to inspect and verify work.
* Team player with good communication and problem-solving skills.
Why Join Us?
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in aerospace manufacturing, working in a high-standard environment with opportunities to support continuous improvement and team development.
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