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Operator Inspector

Newton Abbot

Job Ref
N67-25
Location
Newton Abbot

MB Aerospace is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

The Role

To be trained to operate and inspect work from 3 or more machines for the manufacture of aero engine components.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and load components in fixture using correct datum faces
• When operating machines carry out work in line with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and company procedures
• When the machining cycle is complete, remove, clean, and inspect the part
• Maintain correct working order of the machine, by making appropriate adjustments to tooling and coolant flow as and when required
• Liaise with Inspection to check first off before starting full batch run
• Use appropriate hand tools to deburr work
• Visually Inspect and measure components to ensure compliance with specification
• Use optical, manual, electronic, digital gauges and tooling as supplied
• Calibrate and operate micro-PCRs (programmed measurement instruments) – in accordance with planning requirements
• Carry out inspections on other operators’ work – especially those not qualified to inspect their own work e.g., operators undergoing training
• Complete manual and PC based production records, recording components completed and identifying those not conforming to specification on “non-conformance notes”. Stamp “OK” or enter into the paperless manufacturing center (PLMC) Segregate non-conforming parts. Take completed batch to next operation
• Assist with training and mentoring of new team members, in line with individual competence
• Maintain work area in a clean and safe condition, report any problems to cell supervision, cell manufacturing support operative (MSO) and/or Maintenance
• Maintain machines in a running condition by changing consumables as required. e.g., cutters, grinding wheels and electrodes
• Hand finish components to planning requirements
• Demonstrate and promote in-cell standardisation by maintaining: health & safety, 6S, SOPs, daily check sheets, front line asset care, machine first off procedures and date calibration checks
• Book off work in accordance with all production and quality requirements.

Job Requirements

• Meeting daily production targets whilst maintaining quality standards
• Ability to work a range of shifts
• NVQ 1 - Mechanical Engineering (desired not essential)
• Relevant safety certificates e.g., grinding wheel certification (desired not essential)
• Manual handling training may be appropriate in some areas
• Ability to use measuring instruments e.g., vernier, gauges, micrometres, and electronic gauges (training will be provided)
• 6 months experience preferable but not essential
• Knowledge of cutter characteristics and tool life advantageous
• Ability to follow company planning and procedures and recognize abbreviations/symbols

Key Behaviours:

The right candidate for MB Aerospace Newton Abbot is someone who;
• Has a passion for the engineering and the manufacturing sector
• Always looks to learn new skills
• Has flexibility to work a range of different shifts

Salary & Benefits

• MB Aerospace funded opportunities to study production and engineering qualifications.
• 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays.
• Secure on-site parking.
• Contributory pension.
• Health care cash back plan.
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance and Lifestyle Programme.
• Entrepreneurial and supportive company culture.
• Hourly Rate: £12.44 per hour after training, up to £18.66 per hour, inclusive of shift premium, see below for further details.

*The main full time shift in which we run at MB Aerospace Newton Abbot is;
7:30am till 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 7:30am till 12:30pm Friday (for 4 weeks)
12:30pm till 9:00pm Monday to Thursday, 12:30pm - 5:30pm Friday (for 4 weeks) = 19%
shift premium / up to £14.80 per hour
9:00pm - 7:00am Monday to Wednesday, 9:00pm – 6:00am Thursday (for 4 weeks) = 33%
shift premium / up to £16.55 per hour

Where weekend shift is worked, a premium of 50% is applied, taking the hourly rate to £18.66.

The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.

The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.

MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defense services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.

MB Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other protected class. MB Aerospace is committed to ensuring that its online application process provides an equal opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact us.

Function
Operations
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent

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Supply Chain

Warehouse Operative - 6 month contract

Newton Abbot

Job Ref
N102
Location
Newton Abbot

About Us

MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.

The Role

The purpose of this role is to pick, select and stock materials and goods as required by internal and external customers in accordance with company health and safety policy.

Key Responsibilities

• Place goods and materials into storage as per customer and health and safety requirements, using the customer specifications and planning, checking that all relevant paperwork is correctly completed and signed.
• Control of the movement of components / Work-In-Progress around the shop floor as per the issued routings.
• Preparation of packaging and components prior to dispatch using planning datasheets and customer specs.
• Maintenance of records using Mapics, spread sheets and data bases. Keeping management systems up to date.
• Stock control and the ordering of stock. Perpetual inventory checks and annual stock checks. Dispatch holds a large qty of finished components as well as components ready for sub con.
• Dispatching components to the customer and sub-contractors using the customer specs and planning.
• Dispatching all components produced by MB Aerospace to the relevant customer as per their individual specs using Pick Pack Ship / Kitting, to put the parts into sales also creating customer address labels and individual box labels. Checking that the Cof C’s are correct and contain the relevant information and signatures.
• Dispatch/receipt of goods returning from sub-contractors using the planning and customer specs.
• Operating and driving the electrics bus around the site in line with their training and health and safety collecting and distributing work and material to ensure a continuous flow of WIP to all Cells and services areas
• Goods in duties to include the creation of blade lists and production of batch cards, travellers and backing sheets. This requires the inspection of components using measuring tools and the inspection of the paperwork.

Job Requirements

• NVQ Level 1 Engineering and NVQ 2 level 2 in Distribution and Warehouse.
• Trained / Qualified in the operation of overhead gantry cranes and forklift trucks for loading and unloading of components.
• Experience of dispatch procedures.
• Knowledge of product and shop floor locations.

The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.

The job holder must:

• Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
• Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
• To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.

The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.




MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.

Function
Supply Chain
Status
Full Time
Type
Fixed Term Contract
Hours
37

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