Composite Operator (Semi-Skilled)

Morson Edge
Belfast, County Antrim
6 months ago
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Composite Operative
Pay Rate
£21.81 Per Hour Umbrella
£16.30 PAYE

Our client, is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial airplanes, defence platforms, and business/regional jets.

Composite Operator: The purpose of the job is to produce composite components (various materials) to engineering requirements, by following defined processes and using supplied materials, tooling and work instructions. Job holder may be involved in cutting, lay up and preparation of composite materials for autoclave cure or in finishing operations on cured components and associated tooling.

To join this dynamic team, you’ll have:

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Previous warehouse experience
• Ability to work as part of a team and / or independently
• Computer literacy

Preferably, you will also have:
• Previous Aerospace experience
• NVQ Level 2 in a manufacturing or engineering related subject, or equivalent
• Previous warehouse experience
• Manual Handling training

The role involves manufacturing a range of aerospace hardware to a high standard and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment.

You’ll also need to be able to read work instructions and be happy to work a range of shifts plus overtime, as required, at any of our Northern Ireland sites

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