Bench Operator

Position Summary

Magellan Aerospace, Greyabbey has an exciting opportunity for a temporary (3 months) Bench Operator.

• Full Time, 3 Month Temporary Contract
• 38hr Day Shift position - Monday to Friday
• Job location:
  
  Greyabbey, BT22 2QE
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• Unionised site – works in partnership with Unite the Union.

To ensure the post machining operation of benching to the required specification (including de-burring, fettle, buffing, filing, etc.)

• To ensure surface finish on all parts in accordance with SOP and specification
• Confirm all job card operations are complete according to QMS and MOS requirements
• Communicate all productivity issues and constraints to the Bench Team Lead
• Complete required benching processes in accordance to Production schedules
• Ensure all operations are correctly recorded through EFACS to manage productivity
• Assess risks associated with activities to make sure they are safe and compliant

• A company culture that promotes work life balance
• Access to mental health support
• Business performance related bonus
• Career development opportunities
• Commitment to continued learning and development
• Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc
• Long Service Awards
• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement based on length of service
• Free parking

• Ensure correct benching of components, including removal of sharp edges, cleaning of holes, using an orbital sander, and hand de-burring to drawing and SOP
• Ensure fettling of components to achieve ‘as drawn’ features
• Part mark or ident product as per specifications/instructions provided
• Provide rework rectification to any parts following machining mismatches to engineering drawings or should parts not meet Inspection standards

• Provide accurate cycle time for all products with operations required
• Cross check the prior operations on job cards ensuring they are completed prior to starting any operations and alert Team Lead if any variances
• Report and complete non-conformance reports for any product that does not meet specification
• Provide accurate information for the next shift if any deviation to production schedule to ensure production targets are achieved

• Work with a minimum amount of supervision whilst maintaining expected levels of productivity
• Continually review working practices to remove and reduce waste and non- value added activities
• Actively support and contribute to continuous improvement and lean manufacturing
• Positively support team work and circulation of experience within the workforce

• Undertake daily checks and maintain air tools/equipment as per work instructions provided reporting any failures or corrective maintenance requirements whilst maintaining responsibility for secure storage of tools in tool box
• Work in a safe manner in compliance with the Health & Safety policy. Report and log all Health & Safety incidents that occur
• Maintain good housekeeping in work area
• Support implementation and compliance of 6S in work area

Other duties may be assigned as the business progresses

• Demonstration of basic numeracy to read measuring equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Relevant experience or an industry qualification demonstrating use of power/air tools and bench/fettle processes
• Working experience within manufacturing environment or similar environment
• Competency demonstrated in use of an MRP system like SAP or similar operating system
• Working knowledge of specifications, SOP’s and Work Instructions

• Hand eye co-ordination for prolonged periods
• High degree of judgement and decision making
• Attention to detail and diligence (right first time)
• Work with minimum supervision following instruction
• Initiative in time management and method
• Significant levels of concentration required
• Good verbal communicator
• Versatility and flexibility to support job requirements

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization…