Operator Inspector - Newton Abbot, United Kingdom - MB Aerospace

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Description

Job Ref

N67

Location

Newton Abbot
Operator Inspector

About Us


MB Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market.

Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining, and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.


Job Description:


To be trained to operate and inspect work from 3 or more machines for the manufacture of aero engine components.

This position is based at our Newton Abbot, UK facility and will report to the Cell Shift Leader.

Key Responsibilities

  • Clean and load components in fixture using correct datum faces
  • When operating machines carry out work in line with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company procedures
  • When the machining cycle is complete, remove, clean, and inspect the part
  • Maintain correct working order of the machine, by making appropriate adjustments to tooling and coolant flow as and when required
  • Liaise with Inspection to check first off before starting full batch run
  • Use appropriate hand tools to deburr work
  • Visually Inspect and measure components to ensure compliance with specification
  • Use optical, manual, electronic, digital gauges and tooling as supplied
  • Calibrate and operate microPCRs (programmed measurement instruments) in accordance with planning requirements
  • Carry out inspections on other operators' work especially those not qualified to inspect their own work e.g., operators undergoing training
  • Complete manual and PC based production records, recording components completed and identifying those not conforming to specification on "nonconformance notes". Stamp "OK" or enter into the paperless manufacturing center (PLMC) Segregate nonconforming parts. Take completed batch to next operation
  • Assist with training and mentoring of new team members, in line with individual competence
  • Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition, report any problems to cell supervision, cell manufacturing support operative (MSO) and/or Maintenance
  • Maintain machines in a running condition by changing consumables as required. e.g., cutters, grinding wheels and electrodes
  • Hand polish components to planning requirements
  • Demonstrate and promote incell standardisation by maintaining: health & safety, 6S, SOPs, daily check sheets, front line asset care, machine first off procedures and date calibration checks
  • Book off work in accordance with all production and quality requirements.
Job Requirements

  • Meeting daily production targets whilst maintaining quality standards
  • Ability to work a range of shifts


  • NVQ

  • Mechanical Engineering (desired not essential)
  • Relevant safety certificates e.g., grinding wheel certification (desired not essential)
  • Manual handling training may be appropriate in some areas
  • Ability to use measuring instruments e.g., vernier, gauges, micrometres, and electronic gauges (training will be provided)
  • 6 months experience preferable but not essential
  • Knowledge of cutter characteristics and tool life advantageous
  • Ability to follow company planning and procedures and recognize abbreviations/symbols.
Key Behaviours

  • Has a passion for the engineering and the manufacturing sector
  • Always looks to learn new skills
  • Has flexibility to work a range of different shifts
Salary & Benefits

  • MB Aerospace funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications
  • 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
  • Secure onsite parking
  • Contributory pension
  • Health care cash back plan
  • Life insurance
  • Entrepreneurial and supportive company culture
  • Hourly Rate: £11.85 per hour after training, up to £17.75 per hour, inclusive of shift premium, see below for further details.
  • The main full time shift in which we run at MB Aerospace Newton Abbot is;
7:30am till 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am till 12:30pm Friday (for 4 weeks)


12:30pm till 9:00pm Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm - 5:30pm Friday (for 4 weeks) = 19% shift premium / up to £14.

10 per hour


9:00pm - 7:00am Monday to Wednesday, 9:00pm - 6:00am Thursday (for 4 weeks) = 33% shift premium / up to £15.

76 per hour

Where weekend shift is worked, a premium of 50% is applied, taking the hourly rate to £17.75.


The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.


The job holder must:

  • Be aware of the Company's aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
  • Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company's Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
  • Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other

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