Role Overview
Working as part of the nightshift production team the Hand Tool Operators role primarily involves carrying out hand routing and material finishing operations on composite and metallic aerospace components.
The position involves removing excess material, trimming components and preparing parts to the required standard using approved hand tools, equipment and work instructions.
The Hand Tool Operator plays a key role in supporting these objectives by producing high-quality aerospace components safely, efficiently, and right first time.
Rates
Night Shift pays £22.09 plus £2.47 holiday pay per hour (£24.56 per hour in total) PAYE / £22.58 per hour Umbrella.
Shift Pattern / Working Hours
4 weeks training on days (£16.99 per hour whilst on days) then moving onto permanent night shift Nights is 8pm – 6pm Monday to Wednesday then 8pm – 5pm Thursday.
Address: Bancroft Rd, Burnley BB10 2TQ.
Duration: initially for 12 months but strong temp to perm prospects for right candidate.
Duties
- Perform hand routing, trimming, drilling, sanding, and finishing operations on composite and metallic components.
- Work with materials including:
- Carbon Fibre Composites
- Aluminium
- Steel
- Titanium
- Set up, adjust, and operate machining equipment, tooling, fixtures, and templates.
- Select appropriate cutting tools and machining parameters to achieve required tolerances and surface finishes.
- Work to approved work instructions, engineering drawings, specifications, templates, and fixtures.
- Conduct in-process inspections using appropriate measuring equipment.
- Ensure all products conform to customer, engineering, and quality requirements.
- Accurately complete production documentation and manufacturing records.
- Support continuous improvement and right-first-time manufacturing initiatives.
- Follow all company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in accordance
- equipment safely and responsibly with 5S standards.
- Support colleagues and share best practice across manufacturing areas.
- Contribute positively to team Identify and escalate any risks, hazards, quality concerns, or safety issues relating to product, process, or people using company reporting tools and processes.
- Participate in risk assessments, safety observations, and continuous improvement activities.
- Work collaboratively as part of the Composite & Sheet performance, productivity, and delivery targets.
- Participate in training and skills development activities as required.
Skills/Experience
- Prior experience using hand routing, trimming, drilling, and finishing hands tools
- Keen hard-working attitude
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
- Willingness to learn new skills and undertake training
- Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
- Positive attitude towards quality, safety and continuous improvement
- Good practical ability and an interest in hands-on work
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering or aerospace environment
- Previous experience working with composite or metallic materials
About Safran
We're a leader in the worldwide nacelle market for aircraft engines.
Through our unrivalled technological expertise, we integrate nacelle components to optimise the performance of aircraft propulsion systems.
We continually strive to make our products lighter, quieter, smarter and easier to maintain.