Composites production operator

Job Title - Production Operator Reporting to - Supervisor Department/Sub department - Composites Location - Clevedon, Somerset 39-hour week - Mon-Thurs - 8:00 - 5:00 (30 min break) Fri - 8:00 - 1:00 (no break) Overall purpose Reporting to the Team Supervisor the ideal candidate will have the ability to lay up using advanced prepreg materials and / or assemble a variety of Composite structures and components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners. Principle Activities Cleaning and preparing mould tools for curing, Cutting and laying up materials in mould tools, Loading and operating industrial curing ovens / autoclaves / presses, Core filling pre and post curing, Assembling components using adhesives and mechanical fasteners, Hand tool finishing of components and assemblies e.g. linishing and countersinking, Responsible for ensuring that a high standard of housekeeping is maintained, To support team members with other tasks / training as and when necessary, To help to create and maintain a safe working environment and observe the published Health and Safety Procedures, To carry out any other tasks where reasonable and relevant as and when required. This is not an exhaustive list. Qualifications GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths grade C or above (desirable) Apprenticeship served (desirable) Experience/Skills Previous experience in the aerospace industry (desirable) Previous experience within a manufacturing environment (engineering, boatbuilding, woodworking, mechanical or similar) (essential) Composite layup / laminating experience (desirable) Demonstrable practical skills (essential) Ability to read engineering drawings (desirable) Candidate Specification Competency using hand tools (desirable) Competency using toolroom machinery such as pillar drills and bandsaws (desirable) Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment (essential) Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines (essential) Personal Skills Team Player (essential) Strong Work #39;Can-do Ethic #39; (essential) Exceptional at building relationships (essential) Excellent Customer Service skills (essential) Strong attention to detail and time management (essential) Exceptional Planning and Organisation skills (essential) High awareness of Productivity and Quality (essential) Excellent Communication skills (essential) Flexibility (essential) Takes Responsibility for actions (essential) Learn, Apply, and Improve (essential) Company Benefits Health Care Cash Plan* Contributory Pension Scheme for eligible employees Employee Assistance Programme* 24 days holiday (in addition to UK Bank and public holidays) Life Assurance Company Sick Pay Scheme* Free car parking Early finish on Fridays Flexible Working (*Available after 1 year of service)