Finishing Shop Machine Operator

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 .

Bodycote operates an international network of facilities serving a wide range of industries including aerospace, defence, automotive, power generation, oil & gas, construction, machine building medical and transportation. Bodycote is the world’s leading provider of heat treatments and specialist thermal processing services and is a vital link in the manufacturing supply chain, employing over 4,500 people in 22 countries.

We recognise that the success of our business depends upon the skills, commitment and loyalty of our people. We strive to offer a working environment where these attributes are rewarded and valued.

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 rising to 4 x if join Company pension
• 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent