Composite Operator
Posted 1 week ago by Manpower UK Ltd
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Belfast, UK
Summary: The Composite Operator role involves producing composite components for aerospace applications, adhering to engineering specifications and defined processes. Initially temporary, there is potential for permanent employment based on performance. Candidates will work with various materials and may also engage in finishing operations on cured components. The position requires teamwork and the ability to follow work instructions while maintaining safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce composite components to engineering requirements using defined processes.
- Engage in cutting, lay up, and preparation of composite materials for autoclave cure.
- Perform finishing operations on cured components and associated tooling.
- Manufacture various metal components through a range of manufacturing processes.
- Maintain a safe and healthy working environment.
- Read and follow work instructions accurately.
- Work a range of shifts and overtime as required.
Key Skills:
- Previous manufacturing experience.
- Previous warehouse experience.
- Ability to work as part of a team and/or independently.
- Computer literacy.
- Previous Aerospace experience (preferable).
- NVQ Level 2 in a manufacturing or engineering related subject, or equivalent (preferable).
- Manual Handling training (preferable).
Salary (Rate): £16.25 Hourly
City: Belfast
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Our client is one of the world's largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defence platforms, and business/regional jets. Initially these roles are on a temporary basis but will reviewed. In recent years the majority of our temporary workforce have transferred to permanent employment with our client.
Composite Operator: The purpose of the job is to produce composite components (various materials) to engineering requirements, by following defined processes and using supplied materials, tooling and work instructions. Job holder may be involved in cutting, lay up and preparation of composite materials for autoclave cure or in finishing operations on cured components and associated tooling.
Process Operative: The purpose of the job is to produce various metal components to engineering requirements through a range of manufacturing processes which can include metallic treatments, pre and post paint preparation, painting, loading/unloading product. Experience in any of these elements is beneficial.
To join this dynamic team, you'll have:
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Previous warehouse experience
- Ability to work as part of a team and/or independently
- Computer literacy
Preferably, you will also have:
- Previous Aerospace experience
- NVQ Level 2 in a manufacturing or engineering related subject, or equivalent
- Previous warehouse experience
- Manual Handling training
The role involves manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.
You'll also need to be able to read work instructions and be happy to work a range of shifts plus overtime, as required, at any of Spirit's Northern Ireland sites.
While you're on assignment with Spirit, we'll offer an attractive package of pay and benefits including a 36-hour working week, generous holiday allowance, attractive overtime rates and shift allowances. Like many of our current Manpower assignees, who are joining the core Spirit workforce, there may be an opportunity in this role to do the same after some time on assignment.