Full job description Block and Build General Operator
Location: Ansty, Coventry
Pay Rate: £22.48 training, £23.25 once trained
Duration 12 Months
Hours per week: 37.5 hours
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a Block and Build General Operator to join a leading engineering and manufacturing environment in Ansty, Coventry. This role is responsible for the assembly, preparation, testing, inspection, and machining of heat exchanger cores used in high-performance engineering applications.
The successful candidate will work within a skilled production team, ensuring products meet strict quality, safety, and engineering standards while supporting both production and prototype development activities.
Main Duties/ Responsibilities
*Operate Controlled Atmosphere Brazing Furnace
*Operate Vacuum Furnace
*Carry out Iconnell Tube Manipulation
*Set up Kintex Machine
*Machining of heat exchanger cores
*General Assembly of heat exchanger cores
*Operate Grit Blaster
*Waxing of heat exchangers prior to machining
*Set up tube manipulation bench
*Ability to inspect components to current drawings
*Development of prototype Assemblies
*Air under water tasting of heat exchangers
*Ability to read and interpret Engineering Drawings
*Carry out Frazing operations
*Ability to train others
*Adherence to company wide Health & Safety procedures
*Ability to read measuring equipment
*Carry out process inspection
Key Requirements
Essential
*Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, engineering, or assembly environment.
*Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
*Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers, gauges, and other inspection tools.
*Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
*Ability to follow written work instructions and standard operating procedures.
*Experience carrying out component inspections and recording results accurately.
*A proactive approach to Health & Safety and quality standards.
*Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
*Flexible approach to work and willingness to learn new processes and equipment.
Desirable
*Experience within aerospace, automotive, defence, or precision engineering industries.
*Previous brazing, furnace operation, machining, or heat exchanger assembly experience.
*Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
*Experience training or mentoring colleagues.
*Understanding of prototype or low-volume manufacturing environments.
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