Fitter

2 months ago

HambleLeRice, United Kingdom Matchtech Full time

Skilled Fitter - Plastics

Shift - Late

Department - Military


Role Summary

Working as part of an established team within the transparencies department. This role is highly skilled and will enable the manufacture of Hawk & T45 canopies and windscreens shells from acrylic and terylene.


Our client is looking for very experienced bespoke carpenters/joiners that have transferable skills to adapt and be trained for this position


Essential Responsibilities

Will include but is not limited to:

  • Reporting directly to the section Shop floor manager, participate within a team and work with functional specialists (such as engineering, Quality, etc) to ensure production requirements are achieved safely, on time and to the customer specifications
  • Responsible for staff and product Safety through compliance with all company EHS policies and procedures. Report all concerns and near misses in line with processes to management
  • Comply with the Company Quality procedures
  • Read and follow work instructions, specifications and part drawings (accessed via PC)
  • Read and interpret engineering data, technical drawings, specifications, repair schemes, Manufacturing Procedures (MPs) and other approved maintenance data
  • Hold Approved Operator (AO) stamp for necessary operations / jobs within area. Approve own work when, to the best of your knowledge and belief, the requirements / drawings specification and standards have been fully achieved
  • Actively participate in team meetings and be prepared to share knowledge, coach and mentor trainees when required, be willing to be trained in other areas
  • Ensure accurate Job booking and labour vouchering in line with the company policies and procedures
  • Operate under own initiative and work with minimal supervision
  • General housekeeping, ensuring the work area is always clean and tidy with a willingness to support the 5 S culture
  • Accurately complete work route cards to maintain component traceability
  • Participate in LEAN events & improvement initiatives
  • Any other reasonable duties that fall in line with the level of the role
  • Plastics focus
  • Accurately, cut, trim and, using various moulding techniques, form acrylic and terylene laminate, to tight tolerances
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of layup and production techniques for terylene sheet and details
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of tools required to achieve canopy and windscreen shell builds
  • Demonstrate hand skills to cut, file, shape and scrape acrylic. Also use electric tools and air powered hand tools, as well as bandsaw and machinery.
  • Accurately tape work to allow fitting of acrylic and bonding of laminate, avoiding glue spills, chemical burns, and air bubbles within the bond of the materials
  • Understand material properties and the requirement of it to be protected at all times to avoid potential damage/scrap
  • Polish acrylic to specification to achieve optical vision clarity. Remove scratches in the acrylic without distorting visual clarity
  • Mix chemicals and glues
  • Use of ovens, data recording, application of sealants and the manufacture of test pieces

Requirements

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Engineering or Manufacturing, or Time-served apprenticeship in allied trades
  • Numeracy, literacy and IT skills, and able to read and understand technical documentation, including via computer/IT equipment
  • Good planning and problem- solving skills
  • Working understanding of the 5 S and lean principles
  • Strong work ethic supported by a real positive attitude to succeed
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Demonstrate the currency and competency of the key skill codes required within department
  • Great attention to the detail and accuracy of the task requirement
  • Proven ability to actively participate in a team culture.
  • To be able to work with minimal supervision
  • Shift working required
  • There are certain aspects of this role that require mechanical / manual lifting of parts so some lifting will be required, and applicants must be capable of undertaking activities with appropriate assistance if required.

Desirable Qualifications / Experience

  • Previous experience of composite detail and assembly manufacture
  • Experience using composite carbon fibre techniques

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