Grinder Operator

GENERAL SUMMARY

As a key team member, this role will be responsible for the operation of our cylindrical grinders and surface grinder in the production of parts for our Product. Including self-inspection of operations carried out and inspection of finished goods from the machine to ensure process control is maintained. Responsible for following all health and safety codes which involve machinery.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Operate cylindrical grinders and small surface grinder
• Operate various manual machinery (drill, mill, broach, lathe to name a few) to give flexibility where required.
• De-burr and washout of various parts throughout production process where required.
• Review and update setups and working methods / procedures including SOP's.
• Quality assurance inspection of parts according to drawings and requirements
• Maintain efficiency records of equipment
• Perform safety and housekeeping tasks
• Perform all machine set up duties
• Maintain machines daily and perform preventative maintenance tasks where required.
• Participate in any EHS activities including Risk assessments within manufacture.
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities to drive improvements.
• Training - will be required to be involved in further training and to provide training to peers and apprentices.
• Implement and improve the company's Quality system.
• Will be required to work in other areas as and when required.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified in material removal in such areas as cylindrical grinding.
• Time served apprenticeship in manufacture, NC / HMC level or equivalent.
• Knowledge of manufacturing drawings and processes.
• Strong numeracy/mathematical skills are essential.
• Must be capable of operating manual machinery including jib cranes.

You must have valid right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

BENEFITS

• Opportunities to develop
• Bonus
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Holiday buy and sell
• PensionLife Cover
• Employee Assistance Program

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)
• Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
• Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)
• Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate
• Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)
• Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods
• Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.