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General Operative
- Posted 26 August 2022
- Salary £18.06 - 18.06 per hour
- LocationBridgwater
- Job type Contract - Full Time
- Discipline Utilities, Power & Nuclear
- ReferenceJO0000036206
- Contact NameTheo King
Job description
Job Role - General Operative
Location - Bridgwater
Contract Length - 12 Months
Pay Rate - £18.06 hour
My client is looking to speak with general semi-skilled operatives who have the ability and capability to carry out all production requirements on specific areas of the project. Alongside these duties you will be asked to handle a wide range of general labour tasks and activities
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Select gauge and type of sheet metal such as stainless steel, mild steel, aluminium, titanium or non-metallic material such as fibrous insulation according to product specifications
- Layout and mark dimensions and reference on material to develop and trace patterns of product or parts, or uses templates
- Set up and operate fabricating machines such as shears, brakes, presses, forming rolls and routers, to cut, bend, block and form, or straighten materials
- Shape metal material using jigs and fixtures.
- Trim, file, grind, deburr, buff and smooth surfaces
- Weld, solder, bolt, rivet, screw, clip or bond component parts to assemble products
- Inspect products for compliance with specifications and quality requirements
- Reinstate the work area following engineering activities
- Perform activities to standard operating procedures, product specific
Key Skills/Qualifications:
- Experienced operator of Treaple guillotine, folders and hand jennys, as well as pedestal drills
- Experienced hand tool operator, including tinsnips, nibblers, hand shears, grinders/cutters, linishers and hand drills
- Knowledge of riveting and welding
- Ability to carry out tasks within given tolerances
- Keen attention to detail