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’ll be part of a highly skilled team shaping the future of aviation.

Working rotating day and night shifts, you’ll 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.

PROFILE

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

KEY DELIVERABLES

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

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience of assembling and manufacturing production components using drawings and processes

Experience in a manual handling work environment

KEY SKILLS

Ability to assemble and trim composite and ancillary materials to close tolerances

Good hand skills and co-ordination

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