Laser Operator

Company Description

Senior is an international, market-leading, engineering solutions provider with 20 operating businesses in 10 countries. Senior designs and manufactures high-technology components and systems for the principal original equipment manufacturers in the worldwide aerospace, defence, land vehicle and power & energy markets. The Group is split into two divisions, Aerospace and Flexonics, servicing five key sectors.

Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering is part of the Aerospace division and a leading aerospace components manufacturer, supplying aero engine and airframe OEMs and their Tier 1 suppliers globally.

Using high technology processes, we specialise in

Hot and cold formed components in high temperature aerospace alloys

Complex fabricated assemblies

Thermal insulation heat shields and systems

Senior Aerospace Thermal Engineering has over 30 years of experience of the quality standards in the aerospace industry with certification to AS9100 rev D and accredited by NADCAP for our special processes.

Job Description

Role Purpose

To run and fully understand the production of components through the chemical process plant and water treatment plant and/or operate the NDT penetrant line to ensure each part conforms to customer requirements in addition to quality, cost & delivery targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Manufacture aerospace components using chemical processing techniques in accordance with customer specifications and Quality procedures.

Examine and test the properties of materials and components using methods such as Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI), visual, tensile, hardness, and conductivity testing.

Accurately interpret and complete production route cards (Technical Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures and Data Sheets).

Prepare, control and run test piece programs for Etch rate, Hydrogen, Alpha Case and IGA determinations

Maintain and monitor the chemical storage area, ordering and maintaining stock

Monitor sample, test, analyse and adjust mix in chemical tanks as required

Manage waste and control the effluent process

Conduct planned equipment and plant cleaning

Complete proactive preventative maintenance

Preparation for and involvement in internal and Nadcap audits

Ensure documentation and systems are updated in line with procedures

Trouble shoot, complete failure investigation and root cause analysis to solve issues and continually improve processes

Maintain good housekeeping standards of the work area implementing Safety + 5 S methods (Sort, Set, Standardise, Shine, Sustain)

Work in line with the Company Values (Safety, Accountability, Respect & Trust, Integrity, Excellence, Customer Focus) and demonstrate the associated behaviours in your daily work

Consistently follow Health, Safety & Environmental procedures, including wearing the required personal protective equipment provided

Achieve company work & quality standards by applying your skills and knowledge and taking pride in your work.

Complete training as required and apply the learning in performing operations to

Perform all reasonable requests made by management.

Qualifications

Key Requirements:

Essential

Right to work in the UK

Comfortable working with hazardous substances whilst maintaining a high level of concentration

Able to read and interpret technical documentation, visual aids and data sheets

Able to work accurately and in a timely manner using own initiative with limited supervision

Confident making simple mathematical calculations

Good computer literacy with a competent knowledge of Microsoft 365, Word, Excel etc.

Always demonstrates Health & Safety awareness

Good level of physical fitness and application of manual handling techniques due to lifting requirements in the role

Willing to engage in Continuous Improvement projects

Flexible in working hours to undertake variable shift patterns and support business needs by working overtime when required.

Punctual

Desirable

BINDT Level 2 qualified

Experience with chemical processing would be advantageous however full training will be given

Familiar with wet chemical analysis techniques such as titrations

Additional Information

Benefits:

Generous employer pension contributions up to 15% linked to employee contribution level

6 x basic salary Life Insurance cover

Health Cash Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Holiday Buy/ Sell

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts