A great opportunity to start a long term career at GKN Aerospace in the Severn Beach area of Bristol.
We are looking for candidates with great hands on experience from any background as successful candidates will complete a minimum 12 weeks training programme. If you already have have composite laying up experience even better!
Our client GKN are a global company invested in shaping the future of flight and developing technologies to make aircraft fly further, faster and greener.
You could be part of this innovative business!
PROFILE
To manufacture aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirements.
KEY DELIVERABLES
• Manufacture aircraft components from carbon and glass fibre pre-preg materials
• Use processing equipment to lay-up and cure composite wing spars and test pieces
• Use forming presses, drape machines, vacuum presses, automated tape lay and fibre placement machines, laser projection equipment, autoclaves and ovens to manufacture and cure composite spars
• Prepare and clean mandrels and cure tooling for manufacture of composite spars
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience of assembling and manufacturing production components using drawings and processes
• Experience in a manual handling work environment
KEY SKILLS
• Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances
• Good hand skills and co-ordination
• Understand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
• Knowledge of composite bonding and assembly techniques using pre-preg materials
• Ability to operate CNC machines and processes
• Self-motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both alone and in small teams
• Ability and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes
• To take responsibility to “self-certify” own work
• Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages
There will be a pre interview skills test for this position, with the next test to be held on the 22nd February.
Candidates must be able to work a variety of shifts including days, nights and weekends.