About Us
MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is an international group providing complex engineering solutions to some of the key names in the Aerospace and Defence market. Operating from sites close to our key customers in North America, Asia and Europe, the MB Aerospace group provides advanced technological solutions to the Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd and Defence industry, leveraging an in-depth knowledge of fabrications, machining and the global supply chain to support complex aero-engine component manufacture and repair.
The Role
To Polish Components to a required tolerance and correct any deviations (Minimum of three different blade types in three different cells)
Key Responsibilities
- Polish Radius, Platforms and Root Areas
- Remove Profile from Aerofoil
- Blend Machine Marks
- Turn leading Edge and Trailing Edge and Inspect
- Reduce Aerofoil if oversize
- Special rework e.g. to remove any damage or machine errors, also covering root rework
- Operate CNC and conventional machines and inspect output to produce components in line with A EXP Operator Inspector Job Description
- Other duties as required compatible with this job and the employee’s individual skills at the direction of the supervisor/manager
- Engage and promote in cell Standardization – Health & Safety, 6S, SOPs, Daily Check Sheet, Front line asset care, Machine First Off, Date Calibration
- Book off in accordance with all production and quality requirements
The main full time shift in which we run at Newton Abbot is;
Days - 6:30am - 2:30pm Monday to Thursday, 6:30am - 12:30pm Friday (for 4 weeks) 2.778% premium
Mids - 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday to Thursday, 12:00pm - 6:00pm Friday (for 4 weeks) 22.305% premium
Nights - 9:30pm - 7:00am Monday to Thursday. (for 4 weeks) 36.695% premium
Job Requirements
- Meeting daily production targets whilst maintaining quality standards
- Decision Marking - When components can be reworked or salvaged – and when they need to be scrapped
- Discuss job priorities with supervision. Discuss with supervisor and / or quality dept any non-conforming parts for possible salvage rework or concession
- Maintain good working relationships with all colleagues within cell and support areas
- NVQ 1 - Mechanical Engineering
- Relevant safety certificates e.g., grinding wheel certification
- Manual handling training may be appropriate in some areas
- OK Stamp status
- 6 months of machine operating experience
- Ability to follow Company planning and procedures and recognise abbreviations/symbols
- A high degree of manual dexterity is required on three different blade types to rework and polish components to a high degree of accuracy such that they meet customer quality standards
- Numeracy Skills
- Communication Skills
- Basic IT
- Ability to use measuring instruments e.g. Vernier, Gauges, Micrometres and Electronic Gauges
Key Behaviours:
- The right candidate for MB Aerospace Newton Abbot is someone who;
- Has a passion for the engineering and the manufacturing sector
- Always looks to learn new skills
- Has flexibility to work a range of different shifts
The duties of the post may change from time to time without altering their general character or the level of responsibility entailed.
The job holder must:
- Be aware of the Company’s aims, organisational values and behaviours and their impact on this post.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with the Company’s Equality & Inclusivity in Employment Policy.
- Carry out all duties and responsibilities with reasonable care for the health and safety of you and any other person who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work and to co-operate fully with the Company in health and safety matters.
- To comply with the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act.
The above-mentioned duties are neither exclusive nor exhaustive and the post holder may be called upon to carry out such other appropriate duties as may be required within the grading level of the post and the competence of the post holder.
MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, A Barnes Aerospace Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MB Aerospace Newton Abbot Ltd, a Barnes Aerospace Company, is a subcontractor to the United States Government and provides defence services involving technical data and products governed by the Arms Export Control Act and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. parts 120 - 130 and the Export Administration Act and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 C.F.R. parts 730 – 774 (“Export Laws”). All candidates are subject to review and governance under such Export Laws and any offer of employment may be subject to additional considerations and/or conditions.
