Abtech Ltd
CNC Operator & Assembly Operative
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CNC Operator & Assembly Operative Sheffield, South Yorkshire
About Us
Abtech is a specialist supplier of electrical connection and lighting products worldwide. Through innovation, market-leading designs, and rigorous testing, we deliver outstanding solutions and high-quality products.
We are now looking for a CNC Operator & Assembly Operative to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week, Monday – Thursday, 7am-4pm and Friday, 7am-1pm.
The Benefits
- Salary of up to £15 per hour, depending on experience
- Contributory pension scheme
- Westfield Health
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free parking
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC operator with strong knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes to join our innovative organisation.
With involvement across machining, assembly and process improvement, you’ll have the chance to broaden your practical machining experience and build a varied skill set within our specialist manufacturing environment.
What’s more, you’ll join an established international supplier offering a permanent Monday-to-Friday role with an early Friday finish, alongside a strong package, including healthcare support, generous holiday entitlement and a contributory pension.
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So, if you’re looking for a varied engineering role where you can put your machining skills to good use, broaden your experience and enjoy a stable working pattern, read on and apply today.
The Role
As a CNC Operator & Assembly Operative, you will machine and assemble high-quality components for electrical connection and lighting products, ensuring production requirements and deadlines are met.
You will set up and operate CNC mills, automated punch machines, pillar drills and other machinery to manufacture components from detailed engineering drawings.
Selecting the correct tooling and materials, you will monitor quality throughout production, minimise waste and work to improve cycle times and efficiency.
Additionally, you will:
- Assemble and sub-assemble products in line with works orders and specification sheets
- Manage and maintain tooling and fixtures
- Complete required gauging and production documentation
- Undertake manual machining and hand finishing where required
- Support and train new employees and agency staff
Please note, this role will involve manual handling activities.
About You
To be considered as a CNC Operator & Assembly Operative, you will need:
- Previous experience of setting up and operating CNC machinery
- Experience of working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in manual handling
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing and engineering processes
- Detailed knowledge of products and materials
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with a focus on service delivery
- At a minimum, five GCSEs or equivalent
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Other organisations may call this role CNC Machine Operator, CNC Machinist, CNC Miller, CNC Milling Operator, CNC Setter Operator, CNC Setter, Machine Operator, Machine Operative, Machining Operative, Production Operative, or Manufacturing Operative.
Webrecruit and Abtech are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
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