Autoclave Operator – (Aerospace/ Manufacturing)
Job Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, working a 4-day week over a 5-day operational week
Hourly Rate: £11.50 per hour
Brookhouse Aerospace is a well-known and respected name in the Aerospace Industry currently in its 71st year, and during this time, the business has seen many positive changes following an MBO in 2021 from Kaman UK.
We offer a range of capabilities, including manufacturing composite components, metallics, sheet metalwork, fabrication, machining and treatments.
We are approved and certified for JOSCAR, AS 9100 and NADCAP certificated and are approved Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to the Aerospace and Defence manufacturers in the UK and internationally, such as Airbus, BAE, MBDA, Rolls Royce, Safran and Spirit.
The Role:
We are looking for an experienced Autoclave Operator with at least three years of working experience within metallics in an aerospace/manufacturing environment.
Operating the Autoclave/s in an efficient & safe manner whilst ensuring all products are processed in line with MPS & Customer requirements.
* Frequent communication with the Department’s Team Leader to understand clear production plans.
* Undertake manual loading, unloading, and curing of all parts/components in accordance with specifications.
* Watch keeping of industrial machinery to ensure operations are carried out correctly.
* Carry out the inspection of completed cure cycles and confirm that parts have passed or failed in accordance with specifications.
* TPM (General Maintenance) of all Autoclaves.
* Maintenance and testing of all vacuum pipes and thermocouples.
* Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents therefore ensuring industry standards are upheld.
* Ensuring performance within the team remains a high standard.
* Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards.
* To adhere to procedures which include Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP).
* Regular upkeep of records and documentation.
The Candidate:
* Grade C and/or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English. (Desirable)
* NVQ Level 2 in a manufacturing and or engineering discipline. (Desirable)
* Machinery operation and/or engineering experience, or a willingness to obtain experience within this environment.
* Flexible attitude towards the role and willingness to work in accordance to shift pattern and overtime when required.
* Ability to work as part of the team whilst using their own initiative to ensure project deadline compliance.
When you are working:
* 4-day week Monday to Thursday 07:15 am to 5:00 pm totalling 37 hours weekly.
* Overtime is available after basic hours @ 1.5 and then 2.0 for Sunday.
* Holidays start at 33 days per year (including Bank Holidays) pro rata for 4 days.
* Shift Allowances: Nights 33%, Double day 18% and Blended Rota 22%.
* On-site – Occupational Health.
* Employee Referral Scheme.
* Corporate Health Cash Plan (Benefit in Kind).
Member of ADS, NWAA, Composites UK, Rail Forum Midlands.
ISO9001, EN/AS9100, NADCAP approvals.
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