Job Description Summary

As an Advance Machine Operator & Setter within the aerospace industry, you will be responsible for carrying repairs/tasks to a variety of parts on CNC equipment ensuring parts adhere to the specification laid out within the business procedures, manuals & drawings. The role will also encourage using and implementing lean principles to help streamline the process where possible.

Job Description

Job Role

• Calibrates machines to their proper operating levels.

• Performing proper set-up and calibration procedures for all equipment and accessories

• Setting tolerance levels and cutting speeds

• Translates the requirements of detailed part drawings into measurements for production.

• Inspecting work to ensure that technical and quality standards are met

• Working alongside Manufacturing Engineers to complete Part21 & Part 145.

• Ensuring traceability and compliance is maintained throughout the process.

• Supporting engineering/quality investigations and project work as and when required.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• The candidate will need to have the ability and experience of working on mechanical and hydraulic components.

• They will need to demonstrate that they are able to utilise detailed manuals, drawings & other documentation to aid this requirement.

• Minimum of HNC Mechanical engineering or time served apprentice or similar level of the knowledge and experience.

• Must be PC literate and have excellent literacy and numeracy skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• Team player who is inclusive in their approach

• Inspection experience

• Part 21 & Part 145 experience

• Good manual dexterity

• High level of attention to detail

• Good verbal and communication skills

• Ability to show initiative

• Ability to multitask and deal with a varied workload

• Outstanding integrity

• High quality and accurate work output

• Efficient and effective

• Lean principles

Flexible Working
 

Dowty Propeller supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognizes the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. 

 As a new joiner to GE, we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension           
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection             
• Private medical cover     
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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