Laser Operator

Role Purpose

To run and fully understand the production of components through the chemical process plant and water treatment plant and/or operate the NDT penetrant line to ensure each part conforms to customer requirements in addition to quality, cost & delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacture aerospace components using chemical processing techniques in accordance with customer specifications and Quality procedures.
• Examine and test the properties of materials and components using methods such as Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), visual, tensile, hardness, and conductivity testing.
• Accurately interpret and complete production route cards (Technical Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures and Data Sheets).
• Prepare, control and run test piece programs for Etch rate, Hydrogen, Alpha Case and IGA determinations
• Maintain and monitor the chemical storage area, ordering and maintaining stock
• Monitor sample, test, analyse and adjust mix in chemical tanks as required
• Manage waste and control the effluent process
• Conduct planned equipment and plant cleaning
• Complete proactive preventative maintenance
• Preparation for and involvement in internal and Nadcap audits
• Ensure documentation and systems are updated in line with procedures  
• Trouble shoot, complete failure investigation and root cause analysis to solve issues and continually improve processes
• Maintain good housekeeping standards of the work area implementing Safety + 5 S methods (Sort, Set, Standardise, Shine, Sustain)
• Work in line with the Company Values (Safety, Accountability, Respect & Trust, Integrity, Excellence, Customer Focus) and demonstrate the associated behaviours in your daily work
• Consistently follow Health, Safety & Environmental procedures, including wearing the required personal protective equipment provided
• Achieve company work & quality standards by applying your skills and knowledge and taking pride in your work.
• Complete training as required and apply the learning in performing operations to
• Perform all reasonable requests made by management.

Key Requirements

Essential

• Right to work in the UK
• Comfortable working with hazardous substances whilst maintaining a high level of concentration
• Able to read and interpret technical documentation, visual aids and data sheets
• Able to work accurately and in a timely manner using own initiative with limited supervision
• Confident making simple mathematical calculations
• Good computer literacy with a competent knowledge of Microsoft 365, Word, Excel etc.
• Always demonstrates Health & Safety awareness
• Good level of physical fitness and application of manual handling techniques due to lifting requirements in the role
• Willing to engage in Continuous Improvement projects
• Flexible in working hours to undertake variable shift patterns and support business needs by working overtime when required.  
• Punctual

Desirable

• BINDT Level 2 qualified
• Experience with chemical processing would be advantageous however full training will be given
• Familiar with wet chemical analysis techniques such as titrations

Benefits

• Generous employer pension contributions up to 15% linked to employee contribution level
• 6 x basic salary Life Insurance cover
• Health Cash Plan
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday Buy/ Sell
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Discounts