AEM - Hairpin Manufacturing Operative
Job in
Luton, Bedfordshire, EX14, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-21
Listing for:
Blue Arrow
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-09-21
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Production QC/QA, Assembly
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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.
- Experience with in 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.
- 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.
- £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
- Manufacturing Operative
- Production Operative
- Assembly Operative
- Engineering Operative
- Machine Operator
- Mechanical Assembler
- Copper Fabrication Operative
- Aerospace Production Technician
- Precision Manufacturing Operative
- Workshop Operative
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