Heat Treat Operator

Job Description SummaryReporting to the Gate 2 Production Cell Leader in Component Repair.
To process aircraft engine components for engine overhaul, assembly, and test, through vacuum furnace heat treatment processes.
Work unsupervised while maintaining a safe working environment and producing high quality components.Job DescriptionResponsibilities

• Carry out vacuum furnace heat treat operations of aircraft engine components to within OEM specifications.

• Familiar with engineering drawings and OEM technical manuals.

• Use of some measuring equipment and be able to visually inspect engine components.

• Precise attention to detail and a high level of concentration.

• Good manual dexterity.

• Reasonable level of Microsoft Office understanding, also working with OEM manuals.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Knowledge or understanding of vacuum furnace heat treat processes would be beneficial, although not essential.

• Knowledge of brazing procedures would be beneficial, although not essential.

• Enthusiastic with a positive attitude to learning the above processes.

• Must have confidence to work on their own, as well as using their initiative. 

• Good written and verbal communication skills are required.

Desired Characteristics:

• All duties shall be performed in a safe manner in accordance with GE EH&S policy and procedures.

• All staff are expected to follow company Quality procedures and to comply with aero industry standards.

• All staff are expected to display a mature and positive attitude.

• All staff are expected to carry out any other tasks as may be reasonably requested by supervisor/management.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward.  Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension          
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection            
• Private medical cover    
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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