Job Description:

The Role

As a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative, you will manufacture and inspect precision copper hairpin components to customer specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture copper hairpin components using workshop tools and machinery to achieve specified tolerances.
• Use pillar drills and associated equipment to remove copper enamel in accordance with customer drawings and specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
• Carry out quality inspections using verniers, Go/No-Go gauges and other measuring equipment.
• Bag, label and prepare completed components for dispatch.
• Complete all manufacturing activities in accordance with customer requirements and quality standards.
• Highlight any production, process or quality issues to the Line Manager and/or Quality Manager.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S activities.
• Ensure all work is performed safely, accurately and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Experience within a manufacturing, production, assembly or engineering environment.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings and work instructions.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and gauges.
• Good manual dexterity and practical workshop skills.
• Reliable, proactive and hardworking attitude.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Desirable

• Experience working with copper components or metal fabrication.
• Aerospace, automotive, defence or precision engineering experience.
• Previous machine operating experience.
• Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.

Why Join Us?

£12.71 per hour
39-hour working week
Monday to Friday working pattern
Early finish on Fridays
Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Full training and development provided
Modern engineering and manufacturing environment
Opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace organisation
Long-term career progression opportunities

Suitable Backgrounds

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have worked as:

• Manufacturing Operative
• Production Operative
• Assembly Operative
• Engineering Operative
• Machine Operator
• Mechanical Assembler
• Copper Fabrication Operative
• Aerospace Production Technician
• Precision Manufacturing Operative
• Workshop Operative

Apply Today

If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with genuine long-term prospects and the opportunity to develop specialist aerospace engineering skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a world-class aerospace engineering business and build a rewarding career as a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative.

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