Morson are proud to be working in partnership with Safran Nacelles to recruit for multiple Autoclave Operators at their site in Burnley
Autoclave Operator
To work as part of a wider composite production team working in a controlled environment with materials such as carbon and glass fibre, honeycomb and adhesive materials. Full training will be provided for all respective equipment and tools
Location
Burnley, BB10 2TQ
Rate
- Training Autoclave Operator £16.99
- Skilled Autoclave Operator £18.52
Shift Pattern / Working Hours – 3 shift pattern with a 24% uplift
Early shift –
Mon – thur 06:00am till 14:00pm
Friday – 06:00 till 12pm
Night shift –
Mon – Thur 22:00pm – 06:15am
No Friday
Afternoon shift –
Mon – thur 14:00 – 22:00pm
Friday 12:00 – 18:00pm
Job description:
- Ensuring safety of people, product and processes ensuring correct loading of autoclave oven cure programmes prior to cure commencement
- Monitor cures to ensure conformity and carry out corrective action when issues occur.
- Check operation of vacuum, maintenance, repair and replace vacuum lines
- Carry out responsibilities on employee outlined in the company’s health and safety policy. Adhering to specific safety measures IE PPE Lifting and handling to maintain a safe working environment for self and others
- Maintain and work rigorously to Safran policies and procedures continually improving and streamline
- Precure checks to ensure conformity of parts prior to curing. (i.e. bagging Vac points leak check)
- Precure cheques of the autoclave oven machine and system equipment, loading and unloading of autoclaves and ovens.
- Fault finding (pre-cure checks, TMP of auto claim and tools)
- Check operations of internal thermocouple, extension thermocouple, or tool thermocouple and carry out repairs or replacement as necessary
- Manufacturer and fit new vacuum pipes as required
- Support the quality and scheduling process by ensuring adequate product protection throughout the curing process and preparation for downstream processing (material handling & storage)
- Inventory management (parts and materials)
- Validate all tools and means production have valid maintenance and calibration status
- Strip and drill parts
- Liaise with calibration (Roxspur) and site maintenance department for work to be carried out, working with internal stakeholders to review & revise manufacturing priorities where needed
- Testing and maintenance of vacuum points
Experience:
- Any previous experience working with ovens and/or autoclaves in an industrial setting would be highly beneficial
- Good IT Skills – knowledge of Autoclave management control Systems would be ideal
- Knowledge of Autoclave heat patterns to ensure optimum loading of parts which conform to quality standards
- Capable of communicating clearly and concisely
- Able to escalate at the right time and at the right level
- Capable of making decisions
- A good team player
Attitudes & Behaviour:
- Attention to detail
- Communicative
- Proactive (using handover to flag issues)
- Autonomous (24 hr process)
- Continuous improvement and quality mind set
- Accountable
Autoclave Operators in Burnley employer: Morson Edge Careers
Morson is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Wolverhampton that fosters professional growth and development. With a focus on the aerospace sector, employees benefit from engaging projects and collaborative teamwork, while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive culture that values innovation and excellence. The company prioritises employee well-being and provides opportunities for skill enhancement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in legal administration.
