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SAFRAN SEATS IS A WORLD LEADER IN AIRCRAFT SEATING.
For more than 80 years, Safran Seats has been a premium manufacturer of First and Business Class seating systems for passenger airlines.
With the largest seats portfolio of all seats suppliers, we pride ourselves on innovation, customization, quality and industrial design.
Safran Seats GB, based in Cwmbran, South Wales is a 100% owned subsidiary of Safran Seats and we currently have 800+ employees (across 3 sites in the UK- Cwmbran, Newport and Brackley).
Seats GB offers:

• Unique and High-end Quality products
• Market leader in Bespoke aircraft seating
• Passenger Experience Expertise
• In-house design studio and group Synergies
• Dedicated production line and Industrialisation facilities
• Bespoke capabilities
• Co-creation abilities

The role of Composite Technician is to be competent in the assembly of composite panels and components to drawing specification, be able to embrace change and be willing to adopt new skills to support the area. To be able to meet procedural guidelines and health and safety as specified by the Composite Area Team Leader. Must have a Willingness to cross train across all composite functions, to work as part of a team & have a positive attitude.

Key Duties & Responsibilities;

• Able to insert panels with the correct type of mechanical fasteners
• Bonding of inserts, blocks, pre-preg angles using various adhesives
• Drilling and tapping of holes
• Bonding composite panels and sub assemblies using adhesives to drawing specifications
• Sealing bonded/painted components using adhesives and silicone sealants
• Produce work to required quality standards
• Produce work to drawing specification and procedural guidelines
• Maintain all health & safety disciplines in the composite area
• Self inspection
• Lay-up and CNC skills would be an advantage
• Willingness to participate in improvement activity across the business
• Ability to read and understand basic engineering drawings and procedures
• Experience of using various hand / air tools
• Ability and experience of working with adhesives including epoxy resins and silicones
• Be experienced in all aspects of Fill & Fair
• Experience of using various hand / air tools
• Ability and experience of working with adhesives including epoxy resins and silicones
• Awareness and adherence to all the company Health & Safety procedures

Knowledge of basic engineering drawings and procedures
Knowledge & participation in improvement activity across the business
Knowledge of 5s initiatives & promote within the department
Degree of mental and analytical skills required to perform the job,
Selecting information
Prioritizing activities
Decision making
Developing innovative solutions
Experience in problem solving tools would be advantageous

Do you want to join our team?
Our employees are at the heart of our success; we offer a range of competitive benefits, career progression and training opportunities helping to ensure we build the future.
Company Benefits
At Safran Seats GB, we continue to support our employees and their contribution by providing a range of benefits.

• 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
• Working Hours (unless specified) are 37.5 hours per week; Mon-Thurs (8am-4:30pm), Friday (8am-1:30pm)
• ‘On Board Benefits' Programme, providing a number of schemes such as cycle to work, technology savings, retail discounts and access to private healthcare
• Fulfilling your potential with Career Progressions opportunities such as company sponsorship and further training courses
• Family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, adoptive parents, shared parental leave, parental leave and flexible working
• Equality & Diversity initiatives with internal groups for workplace engagement and involvement
• STEM engagement with schools, colleges and universities and Charitable activities for all
• Free parking onsite
• With a focus on employee health and wellbeing, we have a large, canteen/break area with indoor and outdoor seating, bicycle storage and shower/changing facilities.