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AEM - Hairpin Manufacturing Operative - Luton

Job Description - AEM - Hairpin Manufacturing Operative - Luton

The Role

As a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative, you will manufacture and inspect precision copper hairpin components to customer specifications and aerospace quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture copper hairpin components using workshop tools and machinery to achieve specified tolerances.
Use pillar drills and associated equipment to remove copper enamel in accordance with customer drawings and specifications.
Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
Carry out quality inspections using verniers, Go/No-Go gauges and other measuring equipment.
Bag, label and prepare completed components for dispatch.
Complete all manufacturing activities in accordance with customer requirements and quality standards.
Highlight any production, process or quality issues to the Line Manager and/or Quality Manager.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and complete daily 5S activities.
Ensure all work is performed safely, accurately and efficiently.

What We're Looking For

Essential

Experience within a manufacturing, production, assembly or engineering environment.
Ability to read and follow technical drawings and work instructions.
Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and gauges.
Good manual dexterity and practical workshop skills.
Reliable, proactive and hardworking attitude.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment.Desirable

Experience working with copper components or metal fabrication.
Aerospace, automotive, defence or precision engineering experience.
Previous machine operating experience.
Knowledge of 5S and lean manufacturing principles.
Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards.Why Join Us?

£12.71 per hour
39-hour working week
Monday to Friday working pattern
Early finish on Fridays
Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity
Full training and development provided
Modern engineering and manufacturing environment
Opportunity to join a globally recognised aerospace organisation
Long-term career progression opportunities

Suitable Backgrounds

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who have worked as:

Manufacturing Operative
Production Operative
Assembly Operative
Engineering Operative
Machine Operator
Mechanical Assembler
Copper Fabrication Operative
Aerospace Production Technician
Precision Manufacturing Operative
Workshop OperativeApply Today

If you're looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with genuine long-term prospects and the opportunity to develop specialist aerospace engineering skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a world-class aerospace engineering business and build a rewarding career as a Hairpin Manufacturing Operative.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed
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