Machined Parts Finisher

Machined Parts Finisher

Our client, a successful manufacturing business close to Norwich, is currently seeking a Machined Parts Finisher to join their team.

This is a full-time, permanent position working in Norwich.

HOURS: Basic hours 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon-Fri, lunch 1:00-1:30pm

Normal working hours are 7:00am - 6:00pm during the Winter Period. Due to seasonal variations within the business, these hours may be increased in the Winter or reduced in the Summer.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Able to commute reliably to department team leaders and engineers.
• Must have a flexible approach to working hours and be able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
• The ideal candidate will have a basic engineering aptitude and will come from a similar background within wood or metal work.
• Previous experience with basic hand tools and powered grinding machines.
• Ability to read a basic CAD drawing.
• Ability to identify and resolve production quality issues.
• Ability to understand basic arithmetic calculations.
• Fundamental appreciation of business concepts.
• Passionate about attention to detail and desire to ensure a high level of product quality.
• Mature approach, credible, and comfortable in dealing with colleagues.
• Keen to undertake new experiences, responsibilities, and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Complete the finishing process of all machined components to an agreed quality level to ensure that they are ready for production assembly where applicable.
• This will include deburring, filing, sanding, staining, and grinding the cut edges for materials leaving the machine shop, utilizing various hand-held tools.
• Cut and groove extrusions utilizing the circular saw or hand-held router.
• Ensure finished parts are grouped together and suitably labelled for the next process; painting, fabrication, or assembly.
• Ensure a high standard of quality production with continuous improvement, reporting any problems or potential problems to your immediate supervisor.
• Liaise with the Machine Shop Department Leader, or in their absence with the production and engineering office personnel, to organize and implement work schedules to ensure the timely completion of all orders.
• Ensure that the working area is kept clean and tidy ready to carry out the next task.
• Train to be able to carry out the maximum range of tasks, for which they are capable, within the machining/finishing department, and cooperate in a culture of job rotation.
• Comply with all aspects of the Health and Safety procedures at all times, ensuring any concerns are brought to the attention of your immediate supervisor without delay.
• Ensure that all defined personal protection equipment is utilized within the machine shop area or for the safe use of hand-held tools e.g. hand routers, grinders, etc.
• Be courteous and show respect to any visitors, suppliers, or colleagues whom you come into contact with during your working day.
• Support, assist, and work with all machine operators/finishers, CAD designers, and other production operatives in a positive constructive manner.
• Liaise closely with other production functions to resolve queries and ensure finished products meet specified standards of design and quality.
• To adhere to, and assist in the continuous improvement of, Quality procedures and policies outlined in the ISO9001 Quality Manual and Certification criteria.

HOLIDAYS: 32 days per annum, including 8 days for public holidays, 3 or 4 days to be taken over Christmas shut-down.

For further details on this exciting opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to everyone individually; however, your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd