Skilled Thin Plate Fabricator

The use of hand, electrical and pneumatic tools and bending machines to shape, form and assemble metal products within drawing limits. Desired abilities to include (but not limited to):

• Use of jigs to assemble parts made from stainless steel, titanium or aluminium
• Fitting
• Swaging
• Measuring machinery and jigs
• Awareness of recognised quality process, i.e. ISO 9001, AS/EN9100, or similar

KEY DELIVERABLES

• Working with metals that have less than 10-millimetre thickness
• Ensure parts are produced on a 'right first time' basis
• Ensure that any calibrated equipment used is within date
• Responsible for the timely clearance of work phases using the SAP system
• Responsible for highlighting any non-conformance to the Process Team Leader
• Adhering to the requirements of the GKNAF Quality Procedures
• Accountable for Health & Safety requirements under Section 7 of the HASAWA 1974
• To hold first party inspection approval (M02 status is subject to obtaining A stamp approval)
• Responsible for general housekeeping within the area Suitable candidates must either have a recognised and relevant apprenticeship OR the equivalent NVQ Level 3 standard CERTS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION, A recognised and relevant apprenticeship or the equivalent NVQ Level 3 standard CERTS MUST BE PROVIDED
• Thin plate fabrication experience highly desirable
• Previous manufacturing experience in a factory environment
• Ability to understand technical drawings/limits.
• Must be able to work in small teams with Process Team Leaders
• Self-motivated team player with good communication skills
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and techniques to support GKNAF continuous improvement initiatives would be desirable Rate(s): £20.17 per hour Days (once stamp gained rate rises to £21.00 per hour)
• 7 Day Fort Day £25.21 per hour (once stamp gained rate rises to £26.25 per hour) All overtime £30.26 per hour (with stamp £31.50 per hour) Trialling a Travel / Accommodation allowance for Fabricators:
• Over 50 miles away £700 Receipted & subject to Tax and NI
• Over 75 miles away £800 Receipted & subject to Tax and NI Standard Hours: 35 per week on days / average of 41 hours on 7-day fort day Other working hours information: Days 4 Day Week Hours are 7am to 4.15pm 7 Day Fort Day week 1 Mon, Tues, Weds, Sat and Sun week 2 Thurs and Fri 7am-6:45pm 11 hrs and 45 mins per day Shift Pattern: Core Days 2 weeks - will move onto 7 Day Fort Day ly 12 months, Rate: £20.17 per hour Days (once stamp gained rate rises to £21.00 per hour) 7 Day Fort Day £25.21 per hour (once stamp gained rate rises to £26.25 per hour) All overtime £30.26 per hour (with stamp £31.50 per hour) Trialling a Travel / Accommodation allowance for Fabricators:
• Over 50 miles away £700 Receipted & subject to Tax and NI
• Over 75 miles away £800 Receipted & subject to Tax and NI
• Standard Hours: 35 per week on days / average of 41 hours on 7-day fort day Other working hours information: Days 4 Day Week Hours are 7am to 4.15pm 7 Day Fort Day week 1 Mon, Tues, Weds, Sat and Sun week 2 Thurs and Fri 7am-6:45pm 11 hrs and 45 mins per day Shift Pattern: Core Days 2 weeks - will move onto 7 Day Fort Day ly 12 months