Composite Operative
Marshall Advanced Composites based in North Yorkshire are currently looking to recruit Composite Operators due to an expansion of workload.
Why join Marshall in this role?
Marshall Slingsby Advanced Composites is based in Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire, where it produces complex composite structures that are predominantly used to manufacture vital parts on ships, submarines and aircraft.
From bespoke one-off designs to low-volume manufacture, the business enjoys a unique place within its sector thanks to its application of ground-breaking technologies that drive the industry forward.
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:
1. The role is accountable for the integrity of products delivered to customers.
2. For working in and creating a safe environment and adhering to all health and safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
3. Safety – to use and maintain tools and equipment safely and in line with instructions, create a safety culture.
4. Quality – to produce product to the required standard and to complete accurately and timely all documentation associated with the manufacturing process.
5. Cost – to work in line with standard hours and avoid unnecessary waste, organise activities to maximise productivity
6. Delivery – to work in accordance to deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
7. People – to work in accordance with company values and support colleagues when needed
8. Continuous Improvement – to identify and report any opportunities for improvement and be adaptable to change.
Tasks:
9. Cloth Cutting: To understand material properties and efficiently cut a particular cloth to size.
10. Cloth Laminating: To use the appropriate technique and cloth to laminate a variety of products using monolithic or sandwich structures.
11. Infusion – To set up and resin infuse products, where appropriate.
12. Bagging / Consolidation: To ensure, when used that full vacuum integrity is achieved to withstand positive pressure in autoclave / oven cure process.
13. Trimming: To use hand tools to trim and drill composite materials to jigs and hand marking out from drawings.
14. Assembly: To assemble products or details using mechanical fasteners and paste adhesives.
15. 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.
16. Documentation: To complete job cards and other documentation accurately and timely
17. Instructions: To follow appropriate technical drawings, instructions and or diagrams.
18. Communication: To communicate with other areas to share any issues and contribute to the smooth running of production.
CAPABILITY
Behavioural Competencies:
19. Integrity – displays company values builds a trusting relationship between all team members
20. Drive results – takes accountability for quality and timescales
21. Teamwork – recognises that together we achieve more
Technical Competencies:
22. Manufacturing experience
23. Production and or assembly skills
24. Ideally experienced in working with composites
25. Hand tool usage
26. Working to instructions
Education:
27. Good standard of education
Experience:
28. Experienced in a process driven production environment
29. Experienced in assembly or manufacturing products.
30. Experienced in working in manufacturing environment
31. Good communication skills, written and verbal
32. Experienced working in a team.
Additional local needs
Ability to attend site at Kirkbymoorside, North Yorkshire.
Benefits:
Competitive salary, 27 days holiday increasing with service up to 30 days (option to buy /sell),
Pension contributions up to 9%, healthcare cash plan for you and your children, extensive flexible benefit program.
About Marshall
Marshall is an independent, family-owned UK company with a diverse portfolio of businesses and a shared commitment to keeping our customers moving forward.
Whether that is supporting global armed forces to deliver mission-critical activities, keeping the UK distribution industry on the road, creating new sustainable communities where people can live and thrive, or developing the next generations of industry talent – we are incredibly proud to have been building extraordinary futures since 1909.