At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture aircraft components from composite materials and operate advanced processing equipment.
- Company: Leading aerospace manufacturer focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hands-on training, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Engage in continuous improvement activities and work in a safety-focused environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and contribute to the future of aviation technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing and assembling production components is essential.
The predicted salary is between 25425 - 31075 £ per year.
To manufacture aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirements.
KEY DELIVERABLES
- Manufacture aircraft components from carbon and glass fibre pre-preg materials
- Use processing equipment to lay-up and cure composite wing spars and test pieces
- Use forming presses, drape machines, vacuum presses, automated tape lay and fibre placement machines, laser projection equipment, autoclaves and ovens to manufacture and cure composite spars
- Prepare and clean mandrels and cure tooling for manufacture of composite spars
- Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
- Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience of assembling and manufacturing production components using drawings and processes
- Experience in a manual handling work environment
KEY SKILLS
- Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances
- Good hand skills and co-ordination
- Understand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
- Knowledge of composite bonding and assembly techniques using pre-preg materials
- Ability to operate CNC machines and processes
- Self-motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both alone and in small teams
- Ability and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes
- To take responsibility to “self-certify” own work
- Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages
Composite Operator AFP 24/7 employer: Morson Edge
Join a forward-thinking engineering firm in Manchester, where as a Senior Electrical Designer, you will thrive in a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior designers while working on significant projects across Water and Nuclear sectors, all within a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Enjoy competitive salary packages and the chance to contribute to impactful engineering solutions in a supportive environment.
We think you need these skills to ace Composite Operator AFP 24/7
Composite Manufacturing
Carbon and Glass Fibre Pre-Preg Materials
Processing Equipment Operation
Forming Presses
Drape Machines
Vacuum Presses
Automated Tape Lay
