Production Operative - Finishing (3C) - Hull 1 1

Job description

As part of thelast bigphase of recruitment for our Wind Turbine Blade Manufacturing Facility in Hull we are advertising for Production Operatives to work within our Finishing Department. Our Finishing Production Operatives are responsible for preparing the blades prior to painting. They use their skills to sand, fill and plaster the blade once it has been cast. Our blades will be 75metres long and will be installed offshore on some of the biggest planned Wind Farms across the UK and Europe.

We are looking for candidates who possess very high levels of attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions in a logical and safe manner. If you have a passion for delivering quality and work well within a team environment this could be the job for you.

To be considered for this role you should have experience of working with hand tools ideally sanding, filling, grinding or plastering. Trades including carpentry, joinery, plastering, boat building or other composite surface preparation skills are highly transferable.

Finishing Operatives carry out wet lay-up work on the blades after the casting process, and final preparation prior to painting. They use their skills to mark out and accurately grind away areas of cured fiberglass. They use epoxy resin and fiberglass sheets as well astwo part fillers to smooth over imperfections and sand the blade to a paint ready finish using orbital sanders.

Full training will be given in these processes.

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 hoods. Good eyesight is required to spot any potential faults.

About Siemens Gamesa

Siemens Wind Power and Gamesa have recently merged to create a leader in the renewable energy industry, to provide cleaner, more reliable and more affordable energy to society, and to create lasting value for all stakeholders. With a worldwide installed capacity of 75 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 90 countries and a team of 27,000 employees worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshores wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions. The global headquarters and legal domicile of the company is located in Zamudio, Spain. The company is listed on the Spanish stock exchange.

What are my responsibilities?

· Organise and use materials, tools and equipment
· Plan and lay out work, following strict engineering specifications and quality standards
· Carry out grinding, sanding and filling of blade exactly as specified during training and on the job coaching
· Use raw fiberglass sheets and epoxy resin to carry out wet lay-up lamination
· Checking of work to ensure high levels of attention to detail
· You will often be working in full protective suits with air fed hoods. This role can be hot and physically demanding.
· This role involves standing, twisting, stretching and lifting whilst paying close attention to the health and safety of yourself and those around you
· You must be able to follow instructions exactly as you are directed and not take short cuts or implement process improvements without following the correct procedure

What do I need to qualify for this role?

· Sanding, grinding, filling or plastering experience essential
· Welding/fabrication/engineering work following plans & drawings essential
· Experience in Ship building/Surf board/Aircraft/Automotive or other composite surface preparations within manufacturing advantageous
· Experience of working with fillers
· Health and safety certification advantageous
· Small crane or lifting license/experience advantageous
· Resilience and endurance
· Focus on health and safety is essential
· Exceptional levels of attention to detail
· Must be passionate about high quality and able to follow procedures and work instructions
· Must be able to work well as part of a team as well as on your own
· A desire to continuously improve
· Able to work a shift pattern that includes nights and weekends

What else do I need to know?

• You will receive up to 5 weeks training at the Composite Technical College in Hull before learning on the job at our Blade Manufacturing Facility at Alexandra Dock.

· You will work a shift pattern that will include nights and weekends, plus some hand over time at the beginning and at the end of each shift. You would normally work an average of 40 hours per week.
· If you pass the initial CV screening please be aware that you will be expected to complete online behavioral assessments.

As a leading global engineering and technology services company, Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the world’s major challenges in the areas of electrification, automation and digitalization. Siemens realises that it’s only through our people that we can continue to outpace our competitors, break new ground and set new standards for progress in societies worldwide. That’s why we work hard to make sure we offer excellent rewards and opportunities to our employees.

Our Wind Power business has invested £160 million in a new rotor blade manufacturing facility, project construction, assembly and service facility at Green Port Hull in Yorkshire.