Job summary

One of our leading aerospace clients based in Southampton is currently looking for a number of Semi-Skilled Operators, to be responsible for a variety of different duties within the composites value stream.

Key skills required for this role

Assembly, Composites

Important

Semi-skilled, Composites

Job description

Summary

In this role as a Semi-Skilled Operator, you will be responsible for a variety of different duties within the composites value stream.

• Triage Operator
• Paint Operator
• Debag Operator
• Inserts Operator

Duties

Triage

• Triaging countersinks, including measuring and re-countersinking as required, pre-delivery
• Installation of metallic inserts to composite detail panels using a variety of resin systems
• Edge sealing panels in preparation for painting, using a variety of resin system
• Read and accurately follow work instructions, specifications and part drawings (accessed via PC)
• Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability
• Contribute to reducing the scrap levels within the business

Paint

• Application of Primer paint schemes to a variety of Metallic, composite components.
• Application of resin and fillers to components in accordance with customer specifications and control
• Manual abrading and use of orbital sander
• Masking and stencilling of Aircraft Details In accordance with technical drawings and work instructions
• Mixing of fillers, paints and resins in line with manufacturer instructions and COSHH requirements
• Operating cure booths and monitoring the paint cure cycles
• Testing of painted surfaces by means of Tape, Isoscope.

Debag

• Mould Tool preparation for the composite lamination / lay-up process
• De-Bag & Part Mark after the curing process
• Preparing Numerically Controlled (NC) fixtures for trimming
• Operating various machinery (Forklift, Hubtex, AGV & MGV) for the movement of fixtures
• Batch preparing damming for use in the clean room
• Mixing of filler and blue ice when requested for use within lamination / lay-up process
• Movement of panels from post trim to the next process, ensuring all panels are made hand safe prior to movement
• Operating the MES system and ensure panels are located correctly
• Raising Deficiency Reports (DRs) as required
• Recording panel countersink measurement for data collection
• Mould Tool & Part movement around the composite facility

Inserts

• Installation of metallic inserts to composite detail panels using a variety of resin systems
• Triaging countersinks, including measuring and re-countersinking as required, pre-delivery
• Edge sealing panels in preparation for painting, using a variety of resin system
• Read and accurately follow work instructions, specifications and part drawings (accessed via PC)
• Operate under own initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability

Requirements

* Previous experience of composite detail manufacture, drilling, countersinks etc.
* Experience working with composite carbon fibre and similar materials
* Good level of dexterity
* Competent in numeracy and literacy skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation
* Good knowledge of health and safety
* Good communication skills
* Drive to succeed as an individual and as part of a team
* Positive approach to problem solving
* Willing to learn and adapt with a strong focus on flexibility
* Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
* Excellent time keeping
* Previous experience of composite detail manufacture and/or working with composite carbon fibre and similar materials would be an advantage but not essential