Manual Operator

Job Description

The duties of the forge Manual Operator will be to manufacture forged pistons for super/hyper car manufacturers as well as aerospace customers. You will be working with hot material and conducting quality control checks using a variety of measurement equipment. You will also be responsible for inspecting and maintaining machinery, tooling, and equipment to ensure that parts produced conform to specification and minimize production downtime.

The Role

• To assist in setting, preparing and operating the forge.
• Manufacture forged pistons by strictly following Standard Operator Procedures.
• Good understanding of working with hot material.
• Use equipment such as die grinders, linishers, Aqua and Dry blast machines.
• Be able to use basic measuring equipment to ensure components meet requirements.
• Ensure all equipment and tooling is thoroughly cleaned after every use.
• Perform TPM on all equipment and maintain records.
• Be committed to continuous improvement and suggest improvements regarding methods, processes, and tooling. Fulfil any other reasonable requirement consistent with departmental objectives.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018, following policy and best practice.
  
  

Candidate Profile

• Ability to read, interpret and communicate technical information.
• Be able to read and understand work instructions.
• Have a basic understanding of aerospace quality standards.
• Basic numerical and computer skills.
• Effective communicator both verbal and written.
• Automotive experience/background preferred.
  
  

This role will be on a 6-month fixed term basis, working alternate early and late shifts.

Working Hours

Week 1

Monday - Thursday: 06:00 to 14:00

Friday - 06:00 to 13:00

Week 2

Monday - Thursday: 14:00 to 22:00

Friday - 13:00 to 20:00