Cosworth
Manual Operator
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Job Description:
As a Forge Manual Operator, you will manufacture high-performance forged pistons for leading supercar, hypercar, and aerospace customers. The role involves working with hot materials, carrying out quality control inspections using a range of precision measuring equipment, and inspecting and maintaining machinery, tooling, and equipment. You will play a key role in ensuring components are manufactured to specification while helping to minimise production downtime and maintain the highest quality standards.
The Role:
- To assist in setting, preparing, and operating the forge.
- Manufacture forged pistons by strictly following Standard Operating Procedures.
- Good understanding of working with hot material.
- Use equipment such as die grinders, linishers, aqua and dry blast machines.
- Be able to use basic measuring equipment to ensure components meet requirements.
- Ensure all equipment and tooling is thoroughly cleaned after every use.
- Perform TPM on all equipment and maintain records.
- Be committed to continuous improvement and suggest improvements regarding methods, processes, and tooling.
- Fulfil any other reasonable requirement consistent with departmental objectives.
- Consider the health and safety, environmental, and energy impact of all activities.
- Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.
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Candidate Profile:
- Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical information.
- Be able to read and understand work instructions.
- Have a basic understanding of aerospace quality standards.
- Basic numerical and computer skills.
- Effective communicator both verbal and written.
- Automotive experience/background preferred.
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This role will be on a 12-month fixed term basis, working alternate early and late shifts.
Working Hours
Week 1
- Monday - Thursday: 06:00 to 14:00
- Friday - 06:00 to 13:00
Week 2
- Monday - Thursday: 14:00 to 22:00
- Friday - 13:00 to 20:00
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