Morson are recruiting a number of Production Operative for our Portsmouth based aerospace client on initial 6 month contracts.
Candidates must be able to work days shifts, 07.30am until 16.15 on a 9 day fortnight basis. This involves working 37 Hours per week split over 9 days – 5 days one week and 4 days the next week.
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake activities in order to manufacture and assemble products using standard working process, while working to the required specifications.
To conduct all duties with due care and attention to Health and Safety.
Principal Accountabilities
• To interpret drawings and then cut and mark out material accurately in accordance with the drawing specifications
• To bond a variety of rubber materials using adhesives
• To laminate fabrics using adhesives
• To operate welding machine accurately
• To operate sewing machines
• To sign off own work at appropriate work stages with production stamp
• To conduct other manufacturing/assembly duties within their general capabilities
• To make them self available when required to undertake the appropriate Health & Safety, legislative or relevant skills training in connection with their role.
• To participate in and make recommendations to continuous improvements through Lean Manufacturing that will assist with production efficiency.
Qualifications:
• Good general secondary education
Experience:
• Experience of working in a Manufacturing/Engineering environment
• Understanding of basic engineering principles
• Familiar with and have used hand tools and Portable Electrical appliances
Personal Characteristics:
• Attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
• Willingness to learn skills required to operate machinery and learn processes
• Self starter with the ability to work with the minimum of Supervision.
• Standard level of written and oral communication skills.