Assembly Operative

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**ASSEMBLY OPERATIVE**

**REPORTS TO: TEAM LEADER**

**PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**

To assemble various components mainly for aircraft interiors

**RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Bonding and assembly of plastic aircraft interior products such as interior panels, meal tray tables, seat backs, literature pockets, magazine racks etc
- Complete tasks to work instructions and drawing
- Meet and exceed operation manufacturing times
- Preparation and assembly of composite honeycomb components
- Repair and overhaul of damaged plastic components
- Visually Inspect and self-certify finished products to key characteristics.
- Undertake training and carry out other production and assembly duties as required.
- Actively participate and contribute to lean manufacturing sessions to improve production efficiency

Key skills and competencies.
- To participate in daily/weekly SQCDP Board meetings.
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

**ESS** **ENTIAL SKILLS / COMPETENCIES**
- Ability to follow work instructions and read engineering drawings
- Previous experience in the assembly of manufactured components
- Aerospace Interiors assembly experience an advantage
- Experience in the use of machinery including band saws, hand routers, drills, and hand tools
- Be able to work under own initiative and as part of a team
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem solving skills
- Good hand to eye coordination

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Good level of English and Maths
- Engineering apprenticeship desirable but not essential

**WORK CONDITIONS**
- Ensure the maintenance of safety and cleanliness standards in accordance with current legislation including the Factories Act 1961 and the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974.
- Ensure the maintenance and safety of company supplied equipment such as mobile phone, laptop, computer terminal, printer etc.

**GEN** **ERAL**
- To undertake, as directed, any other duties as maybe commensurate with the overall efficient running of the company.
- To be flexible and adaptable to the needs of Flitetec.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £11.00-£15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Amersham, HP6 6HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are you able to read engineering drawings?
- Do you have experience in the use of machinery including band saws, hand routers, drills, and hand tools (in a working environment)?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person