Morson Edge
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Job Summary:
Our client GKN Aerospace () are looking to recruit NIGHT SHIFT Composite Assistants to be based at their Western Approach site in Severn Beach (postcode is BS35 4GG) the role will involve assisting in the manufacture of aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirements. Details as follows:
Role will be working Core Days for a couple of weeks before going onto Night shift (depending on experience)
Rate(s): Days pays £13.30, Nights pays £17.69 per hour, Overtime £19.95 per hour & Weekend Overtime £26.60 per hour
Hours/Shifts:
Short period of Days (Mon to Fri 7.30am to 3.30pm) then onto Nights
Nights is Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8pm to 6am and Thurs 7pm to 4.30am
DUTIES:
- Move spars, tooling and equipment to ensure the effective flow of production with different lifting equipment including crane usage, fork lift driving & AGV’s
- Plan ahead to ensure that equipment and jigs are fully utilized to maintain maximum effective production and have zero downtime
- Prepare and clean tooling for manufacture of composite spars
- Support operations with other tasks like debagging spars after cure etc.
- Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
- Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:
- Experience in a manufacturing production environment
- Experience in a manual handling work environment
- Any prior experience using cranes, fork lifts or AGV’s highly beneficial
- Ability to see the bigger picture and work proactively to support production departments
- Good hand skills and co-ordination
- Overview of the composite manufacturing process
- Ability to operate lifting equipment
- Self-motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work both alone and in small teams
- Ability and willingness to undertake training
- Working knowledge of IT systems
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