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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:
• 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.
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