[ref. k31069320] Assembly Operative Fibreglass Section
Why work for Martin-Baker
A career in aerospace with a British engineering firm that is saving lives worldwide. When you work at Martin-Baker, you’re providing pilots with their last form of defence.
Martin-Baker is the world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats, helping to protect aircrew in the world’s most advanced military aircraft. Our mission is simple - to save aircrew lives.
What you’ll be doing
Join us on this mission as an Assembly Operative working in our Sheet Metal Fibreglass Department at our Denham site. You’ll be undertaking a variety of processes including the detailed assembly of components and associated assemblies involving metals, composites and plastics using traditional manual craft skills that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.
Aspects of the role include to: Conduct heat treatment, (annealing and age hardening) of components to strictly defined specifications.
Conduct Injection Moulding – mould tool set up, barrel configuration, material selection and preparation, programming and machine mindingDrogue Line Assembly –Packing, bonding and room temperature vulcanising, sealing of box bridle line assemblies.
Fabricate and assemble seat pan chassis and parachute container assemblies using build jigs, manual riveting techniques and pneumatic rivet presses.
Produce seat backrest and sitting platform assemblies in aluminium glass fibre and carbon fibre. Fit hardware and furniture using a range of aerospace fasteners, adhesives and Velcro. Trim with temperature sensitive edging.
Characteristics & SkillsBroad experience of reading and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience in one or more of the following: riveting processes, operating vertical milling machines, gluing/bonding processes, presses or injection molding.Aerospace experience desirable.
Certified Press Operator desirable.
Familiar with engineering hand tools.
At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.
Your benefits in detailHighly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme (18+)
4x salary Life Assurance (18+)
Personalised training and development plan.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
- days annual leave plus bank holidays.
The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week.
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave.Cycle to work scheme.
We believe in equal opportunity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is respected. We want you to be able to do your best work.
All candidates will be treated equally and fairly, regardless of their background, or any characteristic protected by law. Candidates will be selected entirely on their skills and competencies and in alignment with each role’s specifications and / or requirements.All published adverts will be aligned with the Company’s Diversity and Inclusion commitment.
For all successful candidates, Martin-Baker will undertake background security checks. As part of this, we will need to confirm your identity, employment history and address history to cover the past five years as well as your nationality, immigration status and criminal record.For positions that require Security Clearance, the successful candidate must hold or be willing to obtain security clearance up to the relevant level for the role.