Production Operative

Our aerospace client, GKN Aerospace, based in the Severn Beach area is seeking motivated operatives to join their team as Composite Assistants. This role supports the production of aircraft wings at their advanced manufacturing facility.

Role

To assist in the manufacture of aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirements.

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Move spars, tooling and equipment to ensure the effective flow of production with different lifting equipment including crane usage, fork lift driving & AGV's


• Plan ahead to ensure that equipment and jigs are fully utilized to maintain maximum effective production and have zero downtime


• Prepare and clean tooling for manufacture of composite spars


• Support operations with other tasks like debagging spars after cure etc.


• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities


• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a manufacturing production environment


• Experience in a manual handling work environment

KEY SKILLS

• Ability to see the bigger picture and work proactively to support production departments


• Good hand skills and co-ordination


• Overview of the composite manufacturing process


• Ability to operate lifting equipment


• Self-motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work both alone and in small teams


• Ability and willingness to undertake training


• Working knowledge of IT systems