Metalwork Operator

Where performance, quality and ease of use are paramount, you'll find Advanced on the wall.

Advanced is a global leader in the design and manufacture of specialist fire safety systems that protect lives and property in more than 80 countries across the globe.

Company: Advanced

Sector: Safety

Function: Operations

Job Type: Regular / Permanent

Role Type: Full time

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Job Description

Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge. If you have ambition to make a difference, then please read on.

About Us

Advanced Ltd have been designing and manufacturing life-saving products for over 25 years, protecting iconic buildings across the globe and the people within. Our team members are passionate, driven and up for a challenge.

We are a wholly owned subsidiary of Halma plc, a FTSE 100 listed company. Halma is "a market leader in specialist safety, health and environmental technologies" and has a purpose of 'Growing a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day'.

The Job

Due to high demand and the launch of new products, we're looking for additional Metalwork Operatives to work within our Metalwork team.

The main responsibilities for this role will be to work within the metalwork facility manufacturing the company's products, ensuring the highest of quality standards are met.

Experience and Expertise General Metalwork Production Operator

• Experience of and enjoy working in a metalwork production environment
• Exposure to cleaning metalwork for paint and using metalwork equipment

Weld

• Experience of using TIG welding equipment on MS sheet.
• Working with MS 0.9mm to 1.6mm thickness material.
• Using dressing and finishing equipment to complete parts to paint standard.

Paint

• Experience of using powder coat equipment - gloss and fine texture finish.
• Checking/adjusting and maintaining powder coat equipment.
• Experience of painting to high standards.

CNC Punch / Press Brake

• You'll have experience of operating a Hydraulic CNC punch or Press Brake.
• Loading and running programmes.
• Checking and maintaining / adjusting punch tooling.
• Confident use of measuring equipment.
• Working with sheet metal 0.9mm to 1.6mm.

The role will have some repetitive tasks from time to time, so a high attention to detail and strong ability to focus on tasks is a definite requirement.

We'll provide you with the on-the-job training and ongoing support, so if you're willing to learn and have a can do attitude then this could be the role for you!

About you

• You are a great team player who works well both alone and with others
• You are reliable and able to demonstrate a flexible approach
• You can work efficiently and accurately, with quality output in mind
• You are comfortable using basic computer programs
• You are able to work shifts

Shifts

We work on a 2-week shift rotation (6am - 2pm / 2pm - 12am) and offer a shift rate uplift across both shifts. We also have generous overtime rates for those willing to work additional hours/weekends, as well as some excellent company benefits!

If you're excited by this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Please tell us about yourself by uploading your CV.