We are currently looking to expand our team of Composite Operators at our Kirkbymooreside facility.
Purpose of the position
The purpose of the role is to ensure that the customer receives a high-quality product in line with process and product specification. The role will support all stages of the manufacturing process where appropriate but will primarily be focused on the manufacture of a product from instructions from cloth cutting stage to assembly in accordance with health and safety regulations and process instructions.
ACCOUNTABILITY
The role is accountable for the integrity of products delivered to customers.
For working in and creating a safe environment and adhering to all health and safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
Safety - to use and maintain tools and equipment safely and in line with instructions, create a safety culture.
Quality - to produce product to the required standard and to complete accurately and timely all documentation associated with the manufacturing process.
Cost - to work in line with standard hours and avoid unnecessary waste, organise activities to maximise productivity
Delivery - to work in accordance to deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
People - to work in accordance with company values and support colleagues when needed
Continuous Improvement - to identify and report any opportunities for improvement and be adaptable to change.
Tasks:
Cloth Cutting: To understand material properties and efficiently cut a particular cloth to size.
Cloth Laminating: To use the appropriate technique and cloth to laminate a variety of products using monolithic or sandwich structures.
Infusion - To set up and resin infuse products, where appropriate.
Bagging / Consolidation: To ensure, when used that full vacuum integrity is achieved to withstand positive pressure in autoclave / oven cure process.
Trimming: To use hand tools to trim and drill composite materials to jigs and hand marking out from drawings.
Assembly: To assemble products or details using mechanical fasteners and paste adhesives.
Tool strip / release: To prepare a tool for manufacture and release part from the tool ensuring the mould tool is clean and free from FOD.
Documentation: To complete job cards and other documentation accurately and timely
Instructions: To follow appropriate technical drawings, instructions and or diagrams.
Communication: To communicate with other areas to share any issues and contribute to the smooth running of production.
CAPABILITY
Behavioural Competencies:
Integrity - displays company values builds a trusting relationship between all team members
Drive results - takes accountability for quality and timescales
Teamwork - recognises that together we achieve more
Technical Competencies:
Manufacturing experience
Production and or assembly skills
Ideally experienced in working with composites
Hand tool usage
Working to instructions
Education:
Good standard of education
Experience:
Experienced in a process driven production environment
Experienced in assembly or manufacturing products.
Experienced in working in manufacturing environment
Good communication skills, written and verbal
Experienced working in a team.
Additional local needs
Ability to attend site at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.
Attributes
Time management Quality driven - right first time
Attention to detail Results focused
Methodical approach Teamwork
Respectful Enthusiasm
Adaptability