Production Operative

Morson are currently looking to recruit a number of production operatives for our client, a leading manufacturer of space satellites. Based in Stevenage, we are looking for individuals with good hand skills, who will have ideally had some experience working within a manufacturing enviroment that can be developed into skilled fitters:

Working as a member of an Assembly, Intergration & Test Operations team to consistently produce items which conform to all quality requirements in accordance with the production plan.

To work in accordance with local document system describing methods and procedures. Complying with standard processes, specific area requirements and health and safety requirements.
Promote and follow Cleanroom Regulations, local area health and safety requirements and 5S policy within local work area.
Taking progress and reporting to Lead Technician / Team Lead when required. Providing input to shop floor meetings when requested.
To play an active part in maintaining 5S disciplines and continuous improvement activities. Provide support when required to trainees within the department.
To be flexible and mobile across MAIT operational teams, support dependant on individuals’ skill set and business workload requirements.
To participate in shift handover when requested, providing inputs to ensure job progression through shift change.
Responsible for attendance and completion of training set by the management team.

Daily tasks will include assembly and final assembly processes of aluminium composite panel manufacture. Inclusive of: -

• Able to insert panels with the correct type of mechanical fasteners.
• Potting of inserts
• Bonding of various brackets and equipment
• Bonding of inserts, using various adhesives
• Bonding components and sub-assemblies using adhesives to drawing specifications.
• Produce work to required quality standards.
• Produce work to drawing specification and procedural guidelines.
• Maintain all health & safety disciplines in the composite area.
• Self-inspection
• Ability to read and understand Detailed engineering drawings and procedures.
• Experience of using various hand / air tools
• Awareness and adherence to all the company Health & Safety procedures
• High tolerance requirements (typically better than 0.05mm in various areas).

Skill Set

Essential
• Previous experience in a Manual Handling Role
• Manual Dexterity
• Previous experience within a production/manufacturing environment with regular use of hand tools
• Ability to follow procedures and work instructions / manuals.
• Comfortable working to tight time frames with demanding quality requirements
• Candidates must demonstrate previous experience of using their own initiative.
• High attention to detail.
• Relevant experience in carbon fibre
• Ability to work from detailed drawings and electronic work instructions – within specific procedures.
• Ability to work in confined spaces above floor level (Working at height)
• Experience of working within a clean room environment and of being part of a team.

Desirable
• Experience in industries such as space/aerospace/automotive/motorsport etc

The role will be working 06:00 – 14:00 & 14:00 – 22:00  (Fridays on this shift pattern will be 12:00- 20:00)  Monday to Friday in fortnightly rotation 

Candidates will be required to achieve UK Security Clearance.