NDT Operator Level 1

Magellan Aerospace, Llay Wrexham has an exciting opportunity for an NDT Operator Level 1. This is a Full Time Permanent Contract with an average of 42 hours per week, working a 24/7 days/nights shift pattern. The job location is Llay, Wrexham, LL12 0PB. This is a unionised site that works in partnership with Unite the Union.

The role involves non-destructive testing of aircraft components using methods such as penetrate flaw detection, hardness, and conductivity to customer specifications. This includes the interpretation and operation of test methods and calibration of equipment to achieve accurate results to certify the parts. Failure to do so may result in defective parts entering service, which could cause disruption and lead to costs for the business and aircraft failure.

Perks And Benefits:

• A company culture that promotes work-life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc.
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

Essential Responsibilities:

Safety:

• Must comply with relevant Environment, Health and Safety legislation and company policies, procedures, and safe working systems.
• Ensure a safe working environment and practices are maintained and compliance to site HSE standards.
• Follow risk assessments, COSHH assessments, manual handling assessments, and CAR reports.
• Responsible for completing all accident investigations and approving appropriate actions.
• Perform visual inspection of work area to obtain a 6S score daily and ensure the work area is maintained to 6S standards.
• Complete pre-use checks of all equipment to ensure it is safe and fit to use, including daily RPE checks.
• Check that all airlines are in good condition and not showing signs of fatigue.

Quality:

• Visual inspection for defects such as damage and corrosion.
• Visually inspect parts against engineering drawings.
• Ensure measuring equipment is calibrated before use.
• Carry out daily process confirmation checks.
• Responsible for completing and documenting daily checks of all operators' RPE.
• Participate in both internal and external audits of the NDT process.
• Verify parts are correct to the job card and processed following customer specifications.
• Responsible for identifying any failures with parts, completion of NCR forms, and escalating to the Line Manager for rectification work.
• Ensure that processes and procedures are followed to ensure all tasks are performed efficiently and to the required quality standard.

Cost:

• Complete the relevant PPMs and scheduled maintenance tasks such as changing filters.

Delivery:

• Operate Crane.
• Chemically clean and etch components.
• Jig components.
• Operate manual semi-auto and automated chemical process lines and ovens.
• Apply penetrants and wash off.
• The operator will be responsible for scheduling, delivering, and recording data.
• The job has responsibility for cross-checking that all prior operations have been completed prior to commencing this operation.

People:

• Behaviours to be in line and support company values.
• Complete all mandatory E-learning courses.
• Attend daily SQCDP meetings.

Position Requirements:

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum of 5 GCSE or equivalent including Maths & English.
• Good verbal and written communication (passed numeracy & literacy exam).
• Excellent vision requirements (passed vision exam).

Desirable Criteria:

• SAP or MRP experience.
• Crane licence.

Other Skills/Abilities Attributes:

• To have Integrity.
• Respectful to others.
• Creative in finding ways to do things better.
• Act ethically in all you do.
• Collaborate well with others.

Competencies:

• High level of integrity.
• Show initiative.
• Collaboration.
• Accuracy.
• Attention to detail.

About us: Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name “Magellan Aerospace Corporation” in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company’s vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

At Magellan, we have over 80 years of collective knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry, and believe one truth: People create value. Employees are our greatest resource in working towards a successful future, and together we build professional relationships that thrive. We know that personal development is fundamental to the success of every individual, and every individual is fundamental to the success of our business, so we invest in our employees and provide excellent career progression opportunities. When you are part of Magellan, you are part of the team!