Finishing Shop Machine Operator (Grinder) – Newport

Bodycote

  • Newport
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
We are looking to recruit a Finishing shop Machine Operator to efficiently operate manual grinding equipment to produce finished ground components in line with Bodycote procedure and customer order requirements .Main responsibilities:
  • Responsible for setting up and operating a variety of finishing equipment (cylindrical / surface / polishing)
  • Carry out routine operator maintenance tasks
  • Responsible for quality of work and level of production
  • Ensure that components are finished accordingly to the quality standards / customer drawings / process documents for each application
  • Inspect parts before and after processing to ensure preceding operations have been carried out correctly and to verify that your own work has met the required standards
  • To gain a thorough understanding, through training provided and experience, of the factors that affect coating quality and be able to use that knowledge to ensure components are processed to approved methods
  • To train others when deemed competent in a task to do so
  • Good housekeeping (5s) of own work area and contribute to the general upkeep of the working environment
  • Become familiar with the “check-work-check” process and be committed to a “right first time” approach to all tasks carried out
  • Operate in a safe manner and undertake any training necessary to enable you to fulfil the requirements of your position
  • To uphold your statutory duty of care for your own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions
  • To enable the company to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment
  • Wear personal protective equipment provided by the company
  • Ensure a high level of communication to employees, managers & colleagues
Qualifications, experience and skills:
  • Previous experience of setting and operating manual Cylindrical, and Surface grinding machines
  • Previous experience of grinding Tungsten carbide coatings
  • Experience in reading engineering drawings
  • Competent in the use of measuring equipment and measuring techniques
  • A team player with a “can do attitude” and attention to detail
Salary / package:
  • Competitive salary
  • Pension – match contribution from 4% – 10%
  • Life Assurance – 2 x annual salary
  • Free parking on all sites
  • Free refreshments provided
  • An entitlement to full pay whilst off sick for a limited number of days (in addition to your statutory sick pay entitlement)
  • 25 days holiday plus national holidays
How to apply:Send your CV with salary expectation using the contact options above. All internal applicants should inform their current line manager of their application.Please Note - If you have not heard from us within two weeks your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will keep your CV on file and will contact you if a position arises that matches your experience. Good luck in your job search.#LI-VM1

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