The successful Mechanical Assembler will manufacture and test various components and assemblies using recognised processes/skills and produce quality finished components and assemblies in accordance with drawings and manufacturing build specifications to aerospace standards. The successful candidate will also participate in or lead MPS activities, for example 5S, total productive maintenance (TPM), 5Y, kaizen and/or DLA.
The role:
- To work efficiently within agreed standards, without supervision (once trained)
- To work accurately and pay attention to detail
- To work as a team member with a flexible attitude to work
- To be responsible for housekeeping and tidiness on the shop floor and participate in 6S activities
- To be able to set up jigs, fixtures and equipment for assembly or test purposes
- To actively participate in root cause analysis investigations
- To be familiar with the health and safety policies for the company and attend mandatory updates when required
- To participate in kaizen events with the team to improve, for example 6S, processes, layout/product flow, equipment reliability, quality, cost reduction, cycle time, change over time and maintenance
- Regular consistent and punctual attendance is required.
Essential experience:
The successful candidate should be an expert in at least one of the processes listed below:
- Extensive practical manufacturing experience gained in a progressive, modern manufacturing environment
- Solid experience of mechanical assembly
- Solid experience of manufacturing operations within a safety critical environment
- Skilled in the manufacturing processes of the aerospace or automotive industry and experienced in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements
- Product testing/measurement experience, such as: insulation resistance testing, dielectric testing, continuity testing, helium leak testing, gauging, digital calipers, micrometer, non-destructive testing (NDT) processes (including X-ray and dye penetrant inspection).
This role is a 12-month contract.
