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Fibreglass - Assembly Operative

Uxbridge
7 months ago
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Exciting Opportunity: Fibreglass - Assembly Operative Needed in Denham

Are you an experienced assembly operative with a passion for aerospace engineering? If so, this could be the perfect role for you! This company is seeking a talented Fibreglass - Assembly Operative to join their team in Denham, United Kingdom.

About the Fibreglass - Assembly Operative Role

As a Fibreglass - Assembly Operative, you will be responsible for undertaking a variety of processes, including the detailed assembly of components and associated assemblies involving metals, composites, and plastics. Your key duties will include:

Conducting heat treatment, such as annealing and age hardening, of components to strict specifications
Operating injection moulding equipment, including mould tool set-up, barrel configuration, material selection and preparation, programming, and machine minding
Assembling drogue line assemblies, including packing, bonding, room temperature vulcanising, and sealing of box bridle line assemblies
Fabricating and assembling seat pan chassis and parachute container assemblies using build jigs, manual riveting techniques, and pneumatic rivet presses
Producing seat backrest and sitting platform assemblies in aluminium, glass fibre, and carbon fibre
Fitting hardware and furniture using a range of aerospace fasteners, adhesives, and Velcro
Trimming with temperature-sensitive edging

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this Fibreglass - Assembly Operative role, you should have:

Broad experience in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience in one or more of the following: riveting processes, operating vertical milling machines, gluing/bonding processes, presses, or injection moulding
Aerospace experience is highly desirable
Certified Press Operator certification is an advantage
Familiarity with engineering hand tools

Why Join This Company?

This company is a leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world's most advanced military aircraft. As a Fibreglass - Assembly Operative, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside experts and develop a wide understanding of the engineering business, while gaining valuable industry experience.

In addition to a competitive salary, the company offers an attractive benefits package, including a 9% non-contributory pension scheme, 4x salary life assurance, a healthcare cash plan, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays. They also provide personalised training and development opportunities to support your career growth.

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If you're excited about the prospect of becoming a Fibreglass - Assembly Operative and contributing to the company's mission of saving lives, we encourage you to apply today. Click the button below to submit your application and take the first step towards this rewarding opportunity.

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