This Client is the most well-known producer of tablet punches and dies in the world. They have been in business for 75 years and are a true British industrial success. Thousands of customers in over 100 countries rely on them to supply precise tooling solutions based on their decades of experience, research, and engineering know-how.
Job title: General Operator - Centreless Grinding
Reports to: Shift Manager
The successful candidate should have:
* Previous grinding experience desirable on both manual and CNC machines, but we are also willing to train someone with the right attitude i.e a willingness to learn and follow safe systems of work.
* Experience using Cincinnati grinding machines is desirable
* Good housekeeping skills and strict adherence to procedures/work instructions, particularly relating to accurate measure will also be required for this role
* Due to the nature of the shifts the applicant must be capable of working unsupervised, be able to use their own initiative to solve problems and self-motivated to meet the necessary targets on output and quality
* Experience with reading and interpreting technical drawings is desirable
* Ability to work to tight manufacturing tolerances
* Experience with, or an ability to learn how to use a variety of measuring equipment (micrometres, verniers and various gauges)
* A flexible attitude to work
Hours of work: Mornings / Afternoons / Nights shift pattern (39 hours per week) you will be required to be flexible at all times.
Pay: The starting rate for this position is £11.62 per hour, representing 95% of the starting rate for this position. On successful completion of the probationary period the hourly rate will increase to £12.23 per hour. There will be an additional 18% shift premium when working mornings or afternoons and 33% shift premium when working nights.
Key performance indicators in line with core values:
* Customer focus: High responsiveness to requests. Sense of ownership.
* Speed of response: Timely completion of all plans, tasks & assignments, both individual & team related.
* Pride in what we do: Work consistently exceeds expectations. Interacts with other departments to improve quality of deliverables. Adheres to schedules to deliver a high-quality product.
* Continuous improvement: Promotion by taking the initiative to identify issues and providing solutions with the goal of reducing cost and improving performance. Generates and implements multiple beneficial new ideas.
* Honesty & integrity: Communications with stakeholders are proactive, professional, and always conducted in a positive way. Extremely trustworthy and dependable.
* Positive attitude: Enthusiastic and can-do stance. Demonstrates a positive impact on the business despite challenging conditions. Helps others to remain positive.
* Compliance with all policies, procedures, and safety rules & regulations.
This Job Description indicates the main areas of activity and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Other duties may be performed at a similar responsibility level and the list may be reviewed/revised on a regular basis.
There is a Profit Related Payment (P.R.P.) Bonus Scheme. All employees, will be eligible for payments under the rules of the scheme, following successful completion of a probationary period