Kinetic plc
Production Operative
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Job Title: Production Operative
Location: Poynton, England, North West
Salary: £25000 - £29000 per annum + Over time
Job Type: Permanent
Are you a production operative who has experience working within an Engineering environment? Do you know your way around a CNC Workshop? Then we may have your next permanent position! We are looking to appoint a Production Operative who will be working alongside engineers and supporting the CNC operatives. This is a permanent position with a well established and busy engineering business. The company have over 40 years of history behind them and have a great reputation in the engineering sector. This is a practical, hands on position suited to individuals with previous experience in a CNC Machining or workshop setting. The successful candidate will support the production teams by carrying out a range of general engineering tasks along with:
- Carry out drilling, tapping, reaming and jigsaw work
- Maintain bench tools and keep documentation up to date
- Look after the vibro bowl feeder and organise shelving for part done and completed items
- Assist with CNC machine cleaning and monitor tooling, consumables and equipment levels
- Check incoming materials for dimensions, PO details, part and contract numbers, and certification requirements
- Deburr and dress parts, including bead blasting and rubbing up
- Record all necessary information and place parts and paperwork in the correct locations
- Break down pallets and dispose of waste appropriately when required
- Bring in deliveries, respond to the goods in buzzer, and decide whether to record, store, or notify the Purchasing Manager
- Clean parts using degreasers, detergents, water and thinners, and maintain the cleaning station and equipment
- Keep work areas tidy and free from hazards or spillages
- Manage waste, including emptying bins and swarf areas, and disposing of compressor water
- Notify the Purchasing Manager when swarf bins or liquid IBCs need collection
- Support packaging of parts and materials
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We need the new person to be able to "hit the ground running". Therefore, to be considered, we need you to have/be:
- Understanding of the critical importance of precision and strict quality standards within CNC Driven Manufacturing.
- Previous experience in a CNC Machining, workshop or engineering environment
- Confidence using hand tools, grinders and similar workshop equipment
- Reliable, dependable, and able to maintain consistent standards of work
- Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills
- Clear and effective communication skills
- Comfortable working independently as well as supporting wider teams
- Positive, flexible attitude with a willingness to learn
- Basic drawing interpretation and computer literacy
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Pay Details and Benefits:
- Hourly Rate: £12.71 - £13.00 per hour (salary of between £25000 - £28000)
- Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm & Friday 8am - 2:30pm
- Position Type: Permanent position from day one
- Overtime: May be offered
- Working Environment: Excellent
- Parking: Free on site parking
- Holidays: 23 days' holiday + Bank Hols
- Other Benefits: Additional Employee Benefits
Make sure that you have the relevant experience and will be able to hit the ground running, then send us your CV to be considered.
Company: Kinetic PLC
Kinetic PLC is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years' experience delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. All applications are handled in the strictest confidence. Those not meeting the full criteria may not be contacted, but CVs will be retained for future roles.
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Job Reference: 972540 CNC k
Contact: Karin Haney
Tel: 0161 874 1645
Email: karin.haney@kinetic-industrial.co.uk
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