Autoclave Operator - Blackburn, United Kingdom - Brookhouse Aerospace

Brookhouse Aerospace

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Blackburn, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
Autoclave Operator - (Aerospace/ Manufacturing)

Location:
India Mill, Darwen

Salary:
£
12.50 per hour

Job type:
Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week over a 4-day week, Monday to Thursday

Brookhouse Aerospace is a well-known and respected name in the Aerospace Industry currently in its 71st year, and during this time, the business has seen many positive changes following an MBO in 2021 from Kaman UK.

We offer a range of capabilities, including manufacturing composite components, metallics, sheet metalwork, fabrication, machining and treatments.

We are approved and certified for JOSCAR, AS 9100 and NADCAP certificated and are approved Tier 1 and 2 suppliers to the Aerospace and Defence manufacturers in the UK and internationally, such as Airbus, BAE, MBDA, Rolls Royce, Safran and Spirit.

The role:

We are looking for an experienced Autoclave Operator with at least three years of working experience within metallics in an aerospace/manufacturing environment._

Operating the Autoclave/s in an efficient & safe manner whilst ensuring all products are processed in line with MPS & Customer requirements

Principal responsibilities

Frequent communication (several times throughout each day) with the Department's Team Leader to understand clear production plans so that objectives can be met
Undertake manual loading, unloading, and curing of all parts/components in accordance with specifications
Watch keeping of industrial machinery to ensure operations are carried out correctly
Carry out the inspection of completed cure cycles and confirm that parts have passed or failed in accordance with specifications
TPM (General Maintenance) of all Autoclaves
Maintenance and testing of all vacuum pipes and thermocouples
Maintain compliance to all master processes and associated documents therefore ensuring industry standards are upheld in the production of components
Ensuring performance within the team remains a high standard
Monitoring and maintaining health and safety standards
To adhere to procedures which include Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and People (SQCDP)
Regular upkeep of records and documentation
Grade C and/or above in GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English. (Desirable)
NVQ Level 2 in a manufacturing and or engineering discipline. (Desirable)
Demonstrable continuous professional development (Essential)
Machinery operation and/or engineering experience, or a willingness to obtain experience within this environment
Has a flexible attitude towards the role. Willingness to work in accordance to shift pattern and overtime when required
Ability to work as part of the team whilst using their own initiative to make autonomous decisions to ensure project deadline compliance

Working pattern:

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4-day week Monday to Thursday 07:15 am to 5:00 pm totaling 37 hours weekly

Benefits:

Holidays start at 33 days per year (including Bank Holidays) pro rata for 4 days
Overtime rates after basic hours are 1.5 of your basic hourly rates, and Fridays and Saturdays
Overtime rates for Sundays are 2.0 of your basic hourly rates
Shift Allowances: Nights 33%, Double day 18% and Blended Rota 22%

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