Plastics Operator

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a Plastics Operator subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.

Hourly Rate: £21.36ph, after 12 weeks this increases to £23.00ph

Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter)

Plastics Operator Job Description:

The Plastics operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Handling electronic components and equipment including the safe use and care
• Reading and understanding layouts
• Experience in the use of weighing equipment
• Experience with mixing techniques
• Experience with different potting techniques
• Experience with conformal coating techniques
• Be able to use and recognise epoxy resins and plastics
• Safely use and dispose of all materials used with particular reference to cleanliness and voidance of contamination
• Be able to prepare surfaces. Mix given substances in the correct amounts
• Health & Safety i.e. use of safety cupboards, petroleum and non-petroleum base materials
• Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours. Comply with all health & safety requirements
• Prior knowledge & experience of Plastics / Paint Spray environment.
• Dexterity for fine work.
• Read and interpret layouts
• Work on own with minimal supervision
• ESD training.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Handling electronic components and equipment including the safe use and care
• Reading and understanding layouts
• Experience in the use of weighing equipment
• Experience with mixing techniques
• Experience with different potting techniques
• Experience with conformal coating techniques
• Be able to use and recognise epoxy resins and plastics