Semi Skilled Operator (Triage)

Hamble Aerostructures, part of the Aernnova group of companies, are a leading aerostructures organisation specialising in the design, manufacturing and services of aerostructures and components such as wings, empennages and fuselage sections.

Job Description

In this role as a Triage Operator, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of panels throughout the composites value stream. Following detailed drawing specifications to produce high quality parts for a variety of aircraft. Your role will include a range of tasks where you must be able to demonstrate flexibility and work effectively as part of a larger multi-disciplined team. You will work with a minimum level of supervision, taking responsibility for the quality and accuracy of the work undertaken. This role will require a very proactive approach to finding solutions to problems and identifying areas for improving safety, cost, quality and delivery within the business.

Role Specific

Will include but is not limited to:

• Triaging countersinks, including measuring and re-countersinking as required, pre-delivery
• Installation of metallic inserts to composite detail panels using a variety of resin systems
• Edge sealing panels in preparation for painting, using a variety of resin system
• Reporting directly to the section Flow Leader, participate within a team to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, on time and to the customer specifications
• Participate within a team to ensure production requirements are achieved on time, working with Quality and Engineering as required
• Hold Approved Operator (AO) stamp for necessary operations / jobs within area. Approve own work when, to the best of your knowledge and belief, the requirements / drawings specification and standards have been fully achieved
• Read and accurately follow work instructions, specifications and part drawings (accessed via PC)
• Operate under own initiative and work with minimal supervision
• Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability
• Contribute to reducing the scrap levels within the business

Please note that this role will involve physical activity. Therefore, applicants must be capable of undertaking activities with appropriate assistance if required.

Requirements

• Previous experience of composite detail manufacture, drilling, countersinks etc.
• Experience working with composite carbon fibre and similar materials
• Good level of dexterity
• Competent in numeracy and literacy skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation
• Good knowledge of health and safety
• Good communication skills
• Drive to succeed as an individual and as part of a team
• Positive approach to problem solving
• Participating in training programmes and procedures
• Willing to learn and adapt with a strong focus on flexibility
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
• Excellent time keeping

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required

What you will get from Hamble Aerostructures

Code of Ethics expresses who Hamble Aerostructures are: A competitive and profitable company that conducts business in an ethical framework of commitment to employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, communities and institutions.

Hamble Aerostructures actively promotes environmental protection in their designs, considering the environmental impact throughout the product life cycle and through continuous improvement of its products and processes

Benefits of working for Hamble Aerostructures include:

• 26-days holiday as standard (plus the ability to buy/sell holiday)
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Life cover
• Private medical health care (after 2-years of service)
• Discounted Costco membership
• Onsite parking
• Onsite gym and restaurant