Block and Build Furnace

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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