Reports to: Gear Shop Manager
Direct reports: No
Division (admin, production, VWOH, FWOH): Production
Department: Gear Shop
Location: Onsite; FT Gearing offices, Aldershot, Hampshire, UK
Main Purpose of Job:
To assist the team with the manufacturing of high quality precision components for aerospace application in both the commercial and military sectors in accordance with quality, health and safety requirements, Company policies, procedures and systems.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertaking machine setups in accordance with detailed product operation requirements, as well as selection and loading of relevant program.
* Ensuring the highest levels of quality and care in the production process.
* Reading and understanding an engineering drawing in full.
* Checking that the product loading and clamping is correct and secure.
* Ensuring that all in-cycle activities are performed as required, e.g. deburring of the product.
* Carrying out basic maintenance requirements of the machine tools/equipment being used and ensuring that the level of cleanliness is maintained.
* Ensuring that all machine components are operational/damage-free before operating it and ensuring that broken/damaged tools are reported to the unit manager and replaced immediately.
* Evaluating the operation and methods used in the machining process, highlighting any potential improvements to management/supervision.
* Developing an understanding of the Company’s quality policies, procedures and all Company processes and ensuring that all validation/inspection checks are carried out and recorded in accordance with the Company’s quality department procedures.
* Undertake ad hoc duties related with the role, as instructed and/or notified from time to time, including but not limited to training and supporting colleagues in the same processes.
* Adopt a flexible approach to work and participate constructively in Company initiatives and activities.
* Adhere to the company’s health and safety requirements and complete training as required.
Skills and Qualifications/experience:
* Extensive relevant experience gained in a similar industry, or relevant qualification
* Experience of working in a fast-paced environment (ideally production-based) that can be noisy
* A desire to learn a new skill and develop within a successful company
* Good communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience of working within a small team
* Ability to prioritise and organise workload
Personal characteristics:
* Ability to work flexibly
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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