Assembly Operator & Tester

Job Title:
Assembly Operator & Tester x4

Duration: 6 Months

Location:
Fareham

Rate: £17.79p/h (37 Hours per Week)

To manufacture & test various components and assemblies using recognised processes / skills. Producing quality finished components and assemblies in accordance with drawings and manufacturing build specifications to aerospace standards.

Participates in or leads MPS activities, e.g. 5S, TPM, 5Y, kaizen, DLA, etc.

• To work efficiently within agreed standards, without supervision (once trained).
• To work accurately and pay attention to detail.
• To work as a team member with a flexible attitude to work.
• To be responsible for housekeeping and tidiness on the shop floor and participate in 6S activities.
• To be able to set up jigs, fixtures and equipment for assembly or test purposes.
• To be an expert in at least one of the processes listed below.
• To actively participate in root cause analysis investigations.
• To be familiar with the Health and Safety policies for the company and to attend mandatory updates when required.
• Participate in kaizen events with the team to improve for example 6S, processes, layout/product flow, equipment reliability, Quality, cost reduction, cycle time, change over time, maintenance.
• Regular consistent and punctual attendance is required.
• Any other duties as assigned.

• To be pro‑active in aiding the Team Leader / management team in improving the efficiency of the operation in terms of Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery.
• Providing training for the team in both production of components and MPS tools e.g. performing 6S audits, TPM.
• Raising Quality notifications, MIGO production orders in SAP, etc.
• Working with the PE team to improve tooling, processes and work instructions, including making prototype tooling and parts and writing draft work instructions.
• Working with the PE, QE, purchasing and Engineering team to introduce new products.
• Lead kaizen events with the team to improve for example 6S, processes, layout/product flow, equipment reliability, Quality, cost reduction, cycle time, change over time, maintenance.

• Extensive practical manufacturing experience gained in a progressive, modern manufacturing environment.
• Solid experience of Mechanical assembly.
• Solid experience of Manufacturing Operations within a Safety critical environment.
• Skilled in manufacturing processes of aerospace or automotive industry and experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma process improvements.
• Product testing/measurement experience, such as Insulation resistance testing, Dielectric testing, continuity testing, Helium leak testing, gauging, Digital calipers, Micrometer, NDT Processes (including X‑Ray & Dye Penetrant Inspection).
• Demonstrates a high level of ethical behaviour.
• Able to use Microsoft Office and database/ERP management tools (SAP).
• Experience of performing manual assembly operations - manual dexterity.
• Skilled in the reading and interpretation of engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Good eyesight including depth perception.
• Normal colour vision.
• Understanding of lean tools such as 6S, 5Y, TPM, Kanban.