Org Marketing Statement
Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy markets, employing more than 9,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities and regional offices worldwide.
Working closely with their customers, this business delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end markets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, this business builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.
Core Values:
Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people, and engaged leadership are what have allowed them to become the company they are today.
Responsibility to undertake repair and overhaul activities on MRO products to the service and quality level expected of a world class support organization. To ensure that we satisfy customer orders and achieve our contracted turn around.
Position Summary
Location: CVD
Employment Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rota Shift - 3 days on 3 days off - 6 weeks day, 6 weeks nights
Parker is seeking a Furnace Operative – Rota Shift Furnace Deck, to support high-temperature furnace operations and associated manufacturing activities. This role is suited to candidates who are practical, safety-focused, detail-oriented, and able to follow defined procedures in a controlled manufacturing environment.
The Furnace Operative will be responsible for supporting furnace deck operations, including the operation and monitoring of high-temperature furnaces, preparation of furnace loads, handling of carbon and graphite components, and completion of associated manufacturing tasks.
The role requires a strong focus on safety, quality, process discipline, accurate data recording, and teamwork. The successful candidate will work to established procedures and production requirements while supporting continuous improvement across the manufacturing area.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to:
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Operate and monitor high-temperature furnaces using DeltaV SCADA systems.
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Set up and operate the SES Steam Ejector System.
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Load and unload furnaces and carousels safely and efficiently.
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Prepare CVI furnaces for loading, including removal of graphite furniture for cleaning.
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Disassemble jigs and infiltration stacks, ensuring serial numbers are accurately annotated and recorded.
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Weigh discs and input data accurately using SAP.
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Build infiltration stacks in accordance with defined work instructions.
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Manufacture carbon bungs to required standards.
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Support activities within the cloth manufacturing cell.
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Cut and lay up carbon discs using both automated and manual layup processes.
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Assemble jigs for furnace and production operations.
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Apply AO paint to machined discs in line with process requirements.
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Assist with clipping activities in the assembly area.
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Provide ceramics support, including:
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Shot blasting
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Laser part marking
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Follow all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality procedures.
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Maintain accurate records and ensure production data is entered correctly.
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Support housekeeping and workplace organisation standards.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues, supervisors, engineers, and support teams to meet production deadlines.
Qualifications
Essential Skills
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Candidates should be able to demonstrate the ability to:
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Follow instructions, work instructions, and operating procedures accurately.
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Analyse data effectively and identify issues or inconsistencies.
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Communicate clearly through good verbal and written communication skills.
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with internal customers, clients, and colleagues.
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Remain organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.
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Work independently and prioritise tasks with minimal supervision.
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Meet deadlines in a production-focused environment.
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Apply strong prioritisation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
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Use computer systems effectively.
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Computer Skills
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A working knowledge of the following is desirable:
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Microsoft Access
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Microsoft Outlook
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Web browsers
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SAP experience desirable
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DeltaV SCADA experience desirable
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Experience
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0–1 years’ experience desirable but not essential.
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Previous experience in manufacturing, furnace operations, ceramics, composites, aerospace, or a controlled production environment would be advantageous.
Closing Statement
Equal Opportunities Disclaimer
Parker Meggitt promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
