Pyro Assembly Operative Shift

Oxford
On-site

Oxford
On-site

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

Join us on this mission as a Pyro Assembly Operative working Pyro Manufacturing Department at the Chalgrove site. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for undertaking multi-skilled duties that will contribute to the success of the ejector seats produced onsite, to ultimately save lives.

Aspects of the role include to:

Handle explosive materials, goods and components carefully.
Accurately interpret assembly drawings and production documents so that Part Numbers, Drawing Issues, Working Practices and Batches are Identified and recorded correctly.
Assembly is carried out accurately, to required tolerances.
Using appropriate Weighing Equipment and Tools relevant to specific batches.
To undertake self-inspection and quality check of work undertaken.
Updating SAP in order that work in progress is accurately recorded at all times.

Work with great people

Jane Cricket

Head of Ejectionseats

"“What I enjoy most about working at Martin-Baker is knowing that our work has a real purpose. The products we build help save lives, and that creates a strong sense of pride across the team.”"

Jimmy Snail

Head of HR

"Martin-Baker has a supportive, family-feel culture where people are always willing to share their knowledge. It’s a place where you can learn from experienced colleagues and feel part of something important."

Jane Foster

Head of Seatbelts

"I like working at Martin-Baker because there are real opportunities to develop. The company invests in training and gives people the chance to build long-term careers in a highly respected aerospace business."

Skills & Requirements

Characteristics & Skills

Basic production / manufacturing experience gained from operating in a similar manufacturing environment
Basic understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings
Basic grounding in H&S policies and procedures
Can work under pressure to balance competing job priorities to agreed deadlines.
Team player with the ability to work independently.
Strong communication skills – both verbal and written.
Ability to follow instructions / requests whether verbal or written.

At Martin-Baker you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experts who will help you to obtain a wide understanding of an engineering business, and you’ll develop new skills and gain a strong industry experience.

Great Place to Work

Highly competitive 9% non-contributory pension scheme
4x salary Life Assurance
Personalised training and development plan
25-days annual leave plus bank holidays
The ability to purchase additional leave maximum 1 week
Cycle to work scheme

About the company

The world’s leading manufacturer of ejection seats

When an ejection seat may represent a crew member’s last chance to survive, there can be no compromise. With over 90,000 ejection seats delivered to 93 air forces around the world, we offer a fully integrated escape system that satisfies the very latest in pilot operational capability and safety standards.

World leader in ejection and crashworthy seatsWith over 80 years of experience in aerospace safety

Over 7,700 lives saved through Martin-Baker seatsWith more than 16,500+ seats currently in service

Achieved major life-saving milestones500 lives saved by 1961, 1,000 by 1965, 5,000 by 1983, and 7,500 by 2016

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