Aerospace Textiles Operative

Carbon 60
Denham
1 month ago
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Aerospace Textiles Operative roleAre you a skilled textile professional with a passion for the aerospace industry? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! The company is seeking an exceptional Aerospace Textiles Operative to join their dynamic team.Why Join This Company?This company is the world's leading manufacturer of ejection seats, with 80 years of experience in the aerospace industry. As an Aerospace Textiles Operative, you'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and be part of a team that designs, tests, and manufactures some of the most advanced safety systems in the world.In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers an excellent benefits package, including a 9% non-contributory pension scheme, 4x salary life assurance, personalised training and development, and a range of other perks such as a healthcare cash plan, 25 days of annual leave, and a midday finish on Fridays.About the RoleAs an Aerospace Textiles Operative, you'll be responsible for assembling, cutting, and stitching all fabric and webbing parts required for seat assembly and survival aid containers. Your key duties will include:Making components using the appropriate fabrics from standard templates and instructionsPart marking components and labels using ink pads and rubber stampsCutting patterns and templates from drawings and using them to accurately cut fabric piecesMonitoring for imperfections in materials or mistakes in patterns and instructionsInterpreting technical drawings and specifications to identify and apply part numbers, drawing issues, and relevant surface finishesWhat We're Looking ForThe ideal candidate for this Aerospace Textiles Operative role will have:Experience working on industrial sewing machines in a manufacturing environmentThe ability to interpret technical drawings and specificationsExcellent hand-eye coordination and the ability to cut templates and fabric accuratelyUnderstanding of weft and weaveBasic sewing machine maintenance skills, such as changing needles Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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