Production Operative - Nights in Houghton Regis

Production Operative - Nights Shift Pattern - Monday - Thursday 15:45 - 01:30 To manufacture and machine various assemblies using recognised trade skills under the supervision of a Team Leader. Producing quality finished components to drawings and routing requirements that meet Aerospace standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: * Assembling and welding using a resistance/seam welding machine to customer requirements using various metals and hand skills (stainless steel, titanium, Inconel) * Assembling and welding using automated TIG welding machine to customer requirements using various metals and hand skills (stainless steel, titanium, Inconel) * Forming & trimming bellows on fully automated, semi-automated and manual bellows forming machine * To work with the laboratory to ensure that weld test is sufficient * To work to drawing and route cards requirements * To obtain and maintain Operator verification approval stamps * To work efficiently within agreed standards * To assist in introducing new techniques and improved methods of working where possible * To be responsible for general housekeeping and tidiness on the shop * To bring forward ideas to improve and reduce costs in production where possible * To be conversant with all relevant AWPS and operating procedures used on the above job description * To be familiar with the Health and Safety and Fire policies for the company and to attend mandatory updates where required * Flexible attitude towards work/teamwork KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: EDUCATION REQUIRED: Secondary school qualifications (English and Maths), with a combination of relevant experience. Additional vocational training and certifications in a related field is desirable. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: * Experience working on lathes, milling and drilling machines is a must. * Demonstrated ability working with various hand tools. * Able to interpret drawings and routing instructions. * Ability to problem solve and work with wider team to develop continuous improvement ideas. * Effective communication and written skills