Laminate Operative

The role of the Laminate Operator is to maximise the throughput of the Laminate Cell, understanding and implementing the discipline of continuous improvement within the cell and particularly operating as a daily requirement. The purpose is to develop our departmental skills, using lean manufacturing techniques. The role will be as part of a team, actively pursuing the KPI goals for the Laminate Cell. Working with all relevant departments to ensure the cell is functioning and delivering in accordance with the production plan and achieve the KPIs set out in Quality, Cost, Delivery, People & Safety

The role will require the Laminate Operator to be part of the manufacturing team striving towards the daily targets which include: -

• Ensuring the achievement of targets for the team

• Understanding and achieving the correct quality standards within the team

• Seeking urgent Team Leader support when issues outside of your control are affecting the team’s targets

• Contributing to Lean Manufacturing

• Assisting the Team leader as and when required

• Identify and achieve correct adhesive viscosity prior to application

• Set and operate coating machine

• Set and operate Auto-Guillotine

• Manufacture of Laminate sheet

• Loading and unloading of the presses

• Issuing materials managing stock levels

• Adhere to work to lists and achieve routed times

• Operate machinery required in the laminate process efficiently and in compliance with established procedures

• Ensure production rates are accurate, adhered to or bettered

• Ensure any deficiencies / concerns are reported to the Team Leader

• Ensure finished work and work in progress is always placed in correct dropping area

• Ensure that all scrap produced is emptied within the shift and is not left for others to empty

• Ability to read and understand job sheets, drawings and any accompanying documentation

• Use of measuring equipment relevant to the department, most notably Micrometres

• Demonstrate clear commitment and ongoing support to the company’s Total Quality performance process

• To comply, always, with Health and Safety requirements

• Demonstrate flexibility within the Laminate Cell, as well as any other departments within the company

• Undertake any other tasks as may be required
  

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a similar role within a manufacturing environment

• Basic understanding of engineering drawings is preferred

• Ability to work effectively both independently and within a small team

• Ability to work without supervision

Desirable

• Previous experience of working within a manufacturing environment

• Manual handling experience

• Packing and transportation of finished goods

OTHER JOB COMPONENTS

• The role will require reaching with hands and arms as well as stooping or kneeling. Work may also occasionally involve lifting of materials and products

• Flexible ref breakdowns

Why Join Ford Aerospace?

In return you’ll get:

• To be an integral part of a business with over 100 years history and diverse customer base

• 4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)

• Access to free on-site car parking

• Profit Share Scheme

• Healthcare Cash Plan including Employee Assistance Programme, Private Healthcare & Rewards

• Company Pension Scheme

• Introduce a Colleague Scheme

• Social Events

• Company Sick Pay Scheme

Shifts:

Note: we operate a 4 day working week (37.5hours)

• Day Shift - Monday to Wednesday - 07:00 to 17:00 & Thursday 07:00 to 16:30

• Earlies - Monday to Wednesday - 06:00 to 16:00 & Thursday 06:00 to 15:30

• Lates - Monday to Wednesday – 13:00 to 23:00 & Thursday 13:00 to 22:30

Paid shift allowance

To apply, please forward your CV to: HR@ford-aerospace.com