Finishing Shop Machine Operator (Grinder) – Newport
Bodycote
- Newport
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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
- 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