Glass Operative (All Gender)

Glass Operative (All Gender)

Location: Manchester, United Kingdom

Fire Glass Ltd supplies certified fire resistant glazing solutions that are ready for installation. We value safety, quality and reliable service.

We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate glass cutting machinery.
• Observe gauges, computer printouts and monitors to verify specified processing conditions and adjust as necessary.
• Set up and adjust automatic glass feeding, flowing and forming machines.
• Cut glass and mirrors to specified size and shape using patterns, straightedge, tape measure and glass cutting tools.
• Break away excess glass by hand or with a notched tool or glass punchers.
• Examine and mark defective glass to obtain the best cut.
• Position pattern or drawing on glass, measure dimensions and mark cutting lines using glass tools.
• Smooth and polish rough edges using a belt sander, straight line polisher or polishing wheels.
• Operate furnace to produce toughened glass.
• Sandblast glass surface within guidelines using sandblasting tools.
• Load and unload stillage for dispatch.
• Ensure health and safety standards are adhered to at all times.
• Maintain stock levels and keep a note of batch numbers for glass cut and off cuts produced.
• Comply with company policies and procedures from the Employee Handbook, Accreditation Manual, Health and Safety Manual and the Integrated Management System.
• Comply with the requirements for the role as set out in any core duties or relevant procedural or policy documents.
• Undertake other duties within the post holder's competence or otherwise appropriate to the grading of the post.

Profile

• Demonstrate sound working practice and understanding of glass production techniques.
• Interpret information and follow instructions, identify problems and possible resolutions.
• Work quickly and accurately, with a right first time attitude to meet production targets, quality control and delivery requirements.
• Exercise initiative and independence while working effectively as part of a team to meet tight deadlines and customer expectations.
• Maintain effective communication with management and peers.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure materials and services comply with laws, regulations and agreed standards prior to sign off and handover.
• Display awareness of health and safety, particularly manual handling of glass.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity.
• Broad experience within the glass industry is essential.
• Previous experience operating CNC machinery is advantageous but not essential.

We Offer

• Workwear

  High quality workwear and protective clothing will be provided.

• Celebrate Success

  Team and company events are organised regularly.

• Birthday Holiday

  One extra holiday during your birthday month.

We are committed to promoting and protecting the physical and mental health of all staff.