Job Description
Skilled Fitter - Plastics
Shift - Late
Department - Military
Role Summary
Working as part of an established team within the transparencies department. This role is highly skilled and will enable the manufacture of Hawk & T45 canopies and windscreens shells from acrylic and terylene.
Our client is looking for very experienced bespoke carpenters/joiners that have transferable skills to adapt and be trained for this position
Essential Responsibilities
Will include but is not limited to:
* Reporting directly to the section Shop floor manager, participate within a team and work with functional specialists (such as engineering, Quality, etc) to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, on time and to the customer specifications
* Responsible for staff and product Safety through compliance with all company EHS policies and procedures. Report all concerns and near misses in line with processes to management
* Comply with the Company Quality procedures
* Read and follow work instructions, specifications and part drawings (accessed via PC)
* Read and interpret engineering data, technical drawings, specifications, repair schemes, Manufacturing Procedures (MPs) and other approved maintenance data
* Hold Approved Operator (AO) stamp for necessary operations / jobs within area. Approve own work when, to the best of your knowledge and belief, the requirements / drawings specification and standards have been fully achieved
* Actively participate in team meetings and be prepared to share knowledge, coach and mentor trainees when required, be willing to be trained in other areas
* Ensure accurate Job booking and labour vouchering in line with the company policies and procedures
* Operate under own initiative and work with minimal supervision
* General housekeeping, ensuring the work area is always clean and tidy with a willingness to support the 5 S culture
* Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability
* Participate in LEAN events & improvement initiatives
* Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role
* Plastics focus
* Accurately, cut, trim and, using various moulding techniques, form acrylic and terylene laminate, to tight tolerances
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of layup and production techniques for terylene sheet and details
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tools required to achieve canopy and windscreen shell builds
* Demonstrate hand skills to cut, file, shape and scrape acrylic. Also use electric tools and air powered hand tools, as well as bandsaw and machinery.
* Accurately tape work to allow fitting of acrylic and bonding of laminate, avoiding glue spills, chemical burns, and air bubbles within the bond of the materials
* Understand material properties and the requirement of it to be protected at all times to avoid potential damage/scrap
* Polish acrylic to specification to achieve optical vision clarity. Remove scratches in the acrylic without distorting visual clarity
* Mix chemicals and glues
* Use of ovens, data recording, application of sealants and the manufacture of test pieces
Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering or Manufacturing, or Time-served apprenticeship in allied trades
* Numeracy, literacy and IT skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation, including via computer/IT equipment
* Good planning and problem- solving skills
* Working understanding of the 5 S and lean principles
* Strong work ethic supported by a real positive attitude to succeed
* Excellent communication skills
* Demonstrate the currency and competency of the key skill codes required within department
* Great attention to the detail and accuracy of the task requirement
* Proven ability to actively participate in a team culture.
* To be able to work with minimal supervision
* Shift working required
* There are certain aspects of this role that require mechanical / manual lifting of parts so some lifting will be required, and applicants must be capable of undertaking activities with appropriate assistance if required.
Desirable Qualifications / Experience
* Previous experience of composite detail and assembly manufacture
* Experience using composite carbon fibre techniques