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