Fives Intralogistics
Machinist - Cylindrical and Cubic Parts
Crosshills
Posted about 16 hours ago
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Scope Of The Role
As part of a multi-functional, highly skilled, and flexible team, the Machine Shop Grinder is a hands-on role, responsible for producing parts to fulfil Assembly, Aftermarket and Spares requirements. Shift flexibility is vital to fulfil business needs.
Main Duties And Responsibilities
- Operate a Waldrich Coburg Large Surface Grinder (Siemens 840D control) ensuring consistent high quality production of critical components.
- Producing complex components to drawing specification ranging in size from 25kg up to 12000kg
- Work from and interpret engineering drawings to ensure parts are produced to drawing specification.
- Apply knowledge of material characteristics and machining methods to ensure optimal productivity.
- Work with minimal supervision and plan workload effectively to achieve production targets.
- Foster a ‘Right First Time’ mindset in a quality driven environment.
- Understand, and work always, in line with Fives Values and Directives; specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.
- Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.
Technical Competencies Required
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- Experience in operating a medium to large surface grinder is preferred, however, training will be provided to the successful candidate.
- Setting of components, composite grinding wheels, jigs and fixtures.
- Proficient in the use of measuring equipment to maintain drawing specifications
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- Manufacturing components to achieve critical geometrical tolerancing and ensuring product conformity
- Time served apprenticeship certification
Behavioural Competencies Required
- Diligence
- Reliability and Punctuality: Consistent attendance and timely completion of tasks.
- Manual Dexterity: Skilful use of hands and tools for intricate tasks.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during machining processes.
- Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues to achieve common goals and maintain workflow.
- Patience and Persistence: Ability to work through repetitive tasks and complex problems without frustration.
- Adaptability: Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to new machines or processes.
- Strong Communication: Clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors.
- Organisation: Keeping workspaces tidy and tools properly maintained.
- Flexibility to work to the needs of the business, including working different shift patterns and overtime as and when required.
- A mindset that places product quality, process optimisation, and asset utilisation at the forefront.
- Able to both recognise and embrace a flexible approach, ensuring that business commitments are fulfilled, and customer expectations are both maintained and surpassed.
- Ability to work alone or part of a team.
- Able to manage own time and meet tight deadlines.
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Benefits
- 28 days paid Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays per year.
- Premium payments for shift work.
- Healthshield healthcare and wellbeing.
- Life Assurance (5 x annual salary).
- Perkpal Benefits Platform.
- Enhanced Pension - Employer matched contributions of 4% or 5% (increasing to 6% or 7.5% after three years.)
- Paid Medical Appointment Time – 8 hours per year.
- Contributory Social Club.
- Free secure, on-site Parking
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Skills
Surface Grinding
Engineering Drawings
Machining Methods
Measuring Equipment
Problem-Solving
Teamwork
Communication
Time Management
Adaptability
Manual Dexterity
Quality Control
Health And Safety
Production Planning
Component Setting
Geometrical Tolerancing
Workload Management