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Production Operative - Finishing

Job details
Posting date: 09 October 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 22 October 2024
Location: Hull, East Riding Of Yorkshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Siemens Gamesa
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

It takes the brightest minds to be a technology leader. It takes imagination to create green energy for the generations to come. At Siemens Gamesa we make real what matters, join our global team.

Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa: Working with us.



Are you interested in a career in manufacturing?



Do you want to work as part of a close-knit team where you will strive to deliver world class quality?



Our Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Facility in Hull is advertising for Production Operatives to work within our Finishing Department.



Our Finishing Team is where you’ll play a key role in finishing wind turbine blades before they’re painted and shipped off to the sea. Our manufacturing process is completely done by hand, which means attention to detail and precision is crucial. If you’ve used power tools before, this is the perfect role for you! As part of our team, you’ll utilise your expertise to finish blades using fiberglass, carbon materials and resins to ensure they’re durable for the demands and power of the wind.

This is one of the more physically demanding roles suited to those who are resilient and possess endurance, long periods will be spent in full PPE including paper suits and air fed masks.

Please note these roles will be to start from January 2025





Areas of Responsibility:



· Adherence to all health and safety requirements for yourself and those around you.

· Good organizational skills and the ability to use the correct materials, tools and equipment

· Plan and lay out work, following strict engineering specifications and quality standards

· Carry out grinding, sanding, and filling of the blade as exactly specified in initial training and ongoing training.

· Use of fiberglass sheets and epoxy resin to carry out wet lay-up lamination

· Check and monitor work constantly ensuring very high levels of attention to detail

· This role is often physically demanding, including the requirement to work in fully protective suits with breathing apparatus (RPE).

· You must be able to follow instructions exactly as you are directed. and not take implement process improvements without following the correct procedure.



Knowledge & Skills:



· This role would be ideal for those who have had previous experience in Sanding, grinding, filling, or plastering, however it’s essential.

· Some knowledge and understanding of Welding / Fabrication / Engineering, and the ability to follow detailed work instructions would be fantastic.

· If you are from the Ship building / Aircraft / Automotive / Caravan or any other composite surface preparations within manufacturing this may just be the role for you as well!

· You will be able to demonstrate your resilience and endurance

· We pride ourselves on health and safety and we want you to show us you are equally committed to this.

· You will have exceptional levels of attention to detail, and the ability to follow all processes exactly.

· A desire to continuously improve.

· Ability to work a shift pattern that includes working days, nights and weekends