Composite Operator

Composite Operator

Ever wondered what it takes to help build the wings that carry millions of passengers around the world? Join GKN Aerospace as a Composite Operator and play a vital role in the manufacture of advanced aircraft wings for a prestigious, commercial airline company. Whether you're carrying out precision hand lay‑up work or operating state‑of‑the‑art Automated Fibre Placement (AFP) machinery, you will be part of a highly skilled team shaping the future of aviation.

Working rotating day and night shifts, you will contribute to the production of world‑class aerospace components in a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment where quality, teamwork and attention to detail are critical.

To manufacture aircraft components from composite materials which meet design and engineering requirements.

• Manufacture aircraft components from carbon and glass fibre pre‑preg materials
• Use processing equipment to lay‑up and cure composite wing spars and test pieces
• Use forming presses, drape machines, vacuum presses, automated tape lay and fibre placement machines, laser projection equipment, autoclaves and ovens to manufacture and cure composite spars
• Prepare and clean mandrels and cure tooling for manufacture of composite spars
• Participate fully in local continuous improvement activities
• Work in line with Health & Safety site requirements

• Experience of assembling and manufacturing production components using drawings and processes
• Experience in a manual handling work environment

• Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances
• Good hand skills and coordination
• Understand aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems
• Knowledge of composite bonding and assembly techniques using pre‑preg materials
• Ability to operate CNC machines and processes
• Self‑motivation with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both alone and in small teams
• Ability and willingness to undertake training and understanding of composite manufacturing techniques and processes
• To take responsibility to “self‑certify” own work
• Working knowledge of IT systems including SAP and Microsoft packages