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Job title
Semi-Skilled Operator (Debag/Inserts/Paint/Triage/Partmark)
Ref no. | BHN569692 |
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Salary | £24,998/annum |
Location | Southampton, England |
Start date | ASAP |
Job type | Permanent |
Job status | Open |
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