Bellows/ADR Assembly Operator - Nightshift

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of. 

We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?

Wärtsilä Defence Solutions Ltd. enhances the business of its customers by providing integrated systems, packages and products that are efficient, economically sound, and environmentally sustainable. Being a truly global organization with over 100 years of experience, we have the ability to supply solutions supported by a broad product range and service portfolio during the whole lifecycle of the vessel.

We are now looking for a 

Nightshift Bellows/ADR Assembly Operator

to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in in Havant, on a night shift basis.

What you will be doing

The Assembly team has a sub-cell for manufacturing Omega Bellows Spring assemblies. The finished Bellows are then used in Main Seal Assemblies or shipped as spares. This is a single operator cell involving Bench, Oven and Spray Booth operations.

Business demand will drive the required manpower and skills at any given time, when instruction will be given for duties to be carried out.

The Assembly team has a sub-cell for manufacturing carbon face seal assemblies (ADR Dept.). The finished seals are then used in the main seal assemblies.

Flexibility is key for this position with a wide variety of duties to be carried out in a safe accurate manner working to our OTIF target.

As Nightshift Bellows/ADR Assembly Operator, your work will focus on these responsibilities:

• Manual Assembly of Springs into Jig assemblies.
• Powder Coating of Omega Spring components.
• Marshalling of spring sets to ensure the correct quantity/quality to specification.
• Communicate with all ops teams to ensure proactive actions are taken to meet OTIF.
• Continuous improvement relating to process and procedures.
• All duties carried out in a safe manner following WDSL H&S safety procedures.
• Any other duties that may be required.

To be successful in this role we expect you to have:

• Must have experience reading engineering drawings.
• Mechanically astute with 5yrs experience in an Engineering environment.
• A patient person, with a can-do attitude who is willing to learn.
• Flexible approach to working environments/hours.
• Physically fit with good manual dexterity (moulding with hands)
• Willing to work with heavier items (within HSE guidelines)
• Able to work with fibreglass (tape) & chemicals (resin mixing)
• Brazing experience beneficial but non-essential
• Experience of working in a production environment.
• An Understanding of Health & Safety environment/procedures.
• Mechanical/assembly aptitude with process adherence experience.
• Able to work on time sensitive projects (within 3-4-hour process)
• Read and understand drawings, with accurate measuring/marking out experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervision/teams in single man cell.
• Ideally educated to college standard or solid experience working in manufacturing industry.

Why you and us?  

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.  

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?  

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.  

Contact & next steps  

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.  

For further questions please reach out to Jess Baxter, Talent Acquisition Partner, through email jess.baxter@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (NO AGENCIES - Only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).  

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy! 

Last application date: 29/11/2024 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.