Production Operative (SCM Accords operator/setter)

Job Location: Manchester OL10 2JE

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Job Hours: 42.5 hours per week.

Job Schedule: Monday to Thursday, 07:00 - 16:00. Friday 07:00 - 15:00

Remuneration: From £29,000 to £32,000 depending on age and experience.

Full job description

We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join the team at our Manchester branch. Your role will involve providing support to the Production Manager by undertaking a number of daily organisational tasks as detailed below.

Key Responsibilities

· Undertaking work orders generated by the internal sales teams.

· Working in a production/manufacturing environment to deadlines. Working on your own initiative and also to work effectively as part of a team.

· Working to datum point X, Y, Z. To set up flatbed router machines for both 2D and 5 axis capabilities.

· Work with Xilog - programming & edit existing programs. Setting up tools & drills length and diameter.

· First inspection sign off, using measuring equipment to check parts are correct.

· Understand speeds & feeds to ensure high quality and efficient timings for different materials and items.

· Machine simple & complex parts to technical drawings

· Listen for unusual sounds or detect excessive vibration to pre-empt problems

· Ensure that machined products meet industry standard tolerances and / or specific drawing tolerances.

· Using hand tools to trim and deburr finished parts.

· Manage your tooling library including sharpening / regrinding each week & to repair / replace damaged tooling.

· Recycling of material when appropriate to do so.

The candidate should:

· Display excellent health and safety awareness.

· Proven setting and operating experience with SCM, Biesse, Homag or similar flatbed routers (wood working machines) would be an advantage.

· Demonstrate excellent attention to detail.

· Show strong communication skills, decision making, and time management.

· Have strong numerical and IT skills.

· Have a willingness to learn.

· Have experience working in a production/manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential).

The Benefits:

· Access to a company funded Employee Assistance Programme.

· Access to a Bike 2 Work scheme.

· Bi-annual performance reviews, including salary increase and bonus considerations.

· On-site parking.

· Flexible working arrangements available if required and where feasible.

· Additional holidays over 28 day entitlement.

· Enrolment in company pension.

· Monthly bonus scheme available if group hit monthly targets