Assembly Operative- Fibreglass

Assembly Operative – Fibre Glass Would you like a fresh opportunity for the new year you can be proud of? We have an exciting opportunity to work for a global market leader within the defence/aerospace sector. You will be manufacturing a product to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft and saving their lives. This role is an opportunity to work in the sheet metal fibre glass department with a friendly and dedicated team. You’ll be undertaking a variety of processes including the detailed assembly of components and associated assemblies involving metals, composites, and plastics using traditional manual craft skills. Your Skill Set Broad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings. Experience in one or more of the following: riveting processes, operating vertical milling machines, gluing/bonding processes, presses, or injection molding. Aerospace experience desirable. Certified Press Operator desirable. Familiar with engineering hand tools. The Role Conduct heat treatment (annealing and age hardening) of components to strictly defined specifications. Conduct Injection Moulding – mould tool set up, barrel configuration, material selection and preparation, programming, and machine minding. Drogue Line Assembly – Packing, bonding, and room temperature vulcanising, sealing of box bridle line assemblies. Fabricate and assemble seat pan chassis and parachute container assemblies using build jigs, manual riveting techniques, and pneumatic rivet presses. Produce seat backrest and sitting platform assemblies in aluminium, glass fibre, and carbon fibre. Fit hardware and furniture using a range of aerospace fasteners, adhesives, and Velcro. Trim with temperature sensitive edging. Salary and Benefits The salary will be £29,000-£31,000 + some fantastic additional benefits including: 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays. Healthcare cash plan. Life assurance. A generous 9% non-contributory pension scheme. Cycle to work scheme. Workplace nursery benefit. Highly subsidised canteen with delicious high-quality food. Optional overtime. If you want to make a difference in a career you can be proud of, apply today.

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