
Cold Forging Technician
- Aylesford, Kent
- £38,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: AylesfordSalary: Up to £38,000 per annum DOE
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits: Bonus scheme, free food provisions, private healthcare, pension, cycle-to-work schemeJoin a leading UK manufacturer of high-performance fastening solutions at the forefront of British engineering innovation.Why join our client:Our client is proudly investing in state-of-the-art British manufacturing, with a newly established, automated production facility located in Aylesford. With a strong focus on innovation, engineering excellence and career development, this is your chance to be part of a dynamic and growing team during an exciting period of expansion.Working hours:Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6 pm (1-hour unpaid break) - 40 hours per weekKey responsibilities:
- Schedule, load and monitor production runs on the fastener cell
- Perform tool setting/changeover for each production run
- Conduct first-line maintenance and address initial technical issues
- Maintain stock levels for lubricants, tooling and materials
- Ensure equipment uptime and efficiency through preventative care
- Achieve production KPIs and quality targets
- Work within health & safety and LEAN principles
- Contribute to team meetings (SQDIP) and improvement projects
- Maintain a clean, organised working environment
- Provide support to others in-house production tasks when required
- You'll have experience in toolmaking or CNC machining and possess working knowledge of cold forging machinery, such as headers, thread rollers and induction heating systems.
- You'll take pride in your technical ability, be driven to uphold the highest quality standards and enjoy working collaboratively in a production-focused team environment.
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