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General Operator

Matchtech
Bolton
1 year ago
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Job summary

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a General Operator (Looming) to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bolton.

Key skills required for this role

looming, defence, aerospace, electrical, wiring

Important

Looming

Job description

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a General Operator (Looming) to join them on a contract basis at their site in Bolton.

Due to the nature of the role, we are only able to consider sole British nationals and you must be eligible to obtain SC Clearance. 12 month initial contract, likely to extend. £20.82 p/h Umbrella rising to £22.64 p/h Umbrella after week 12.

General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Responsibilities include:

Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales. Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area. Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours. Comply with all health and safety requirements. IPC 610 certified / trained preferred.

As a general operator you maybe tasked to work across a number of departments these might include:

Looming PEC Assembly Plastics Department Manufacturing Control/ Stores

Skillset/experience required:

Plastics experience Dexterity for fine work. Read and interpret layouts. Follow instructions. Willing to work flexible shift patterns. Attention to detail. Work on own with minimal supervision. PC literate Share

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Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 35 years’ experience

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