Technical Machine Operative
Location: Bridgwater
Salary: 25,000 + Two Bonuses
Working Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; Friday, 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 22nd January
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to enter the engineering industry or with prior machine operation experience. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery to cut, measure, and scale materials for the Formula 1 industry. Full training is provided; however, the ability to read technical drawings is essential.
Please do not apply if you cannot read drawings.
Key Responsibilities
You will operate and manage various machinery and processes across multiple production areas, including: Inspection & Quality Control
Dimensional and visual inspection of your own output.
Production Operations
Blank Preparation
Milling elastomer materials. Cutting/stamping blanks to size and weight specifications. Operating Barwell preform cutters.
Metal & PTFE Preparation
Masking, shot blasting, and degreasing metals. Mixing and applying bonding agents to metals and PTFE.
Moulding
Setting up moulds and presses. Operating multiple moulding presses (compression and transfer). Trimming excess flash from moulded components.
RTV Silicone Casting
Mixing and degassing two-part silicone. Cleaning, preparing, and pouring materials into moulds.
Trimming & Finishing
Operating manual lathes and knifing machines for cutting and polishing. Applying sealants and performing hand assembly tasks. Operating laser marking equipment.
Other Duties
Correct manual handling of tools and moulds. Compliance with production paperwork, SOPs, and HSE standards. Flexibility to assist in other production areas as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience in a rubber manufacturing environment is desirable. Strong dexterity to handle small components while wearing gloves. Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of foreign object defect prevention and rectification. Ability to understand and complete production paperwork accurately.
Competencies
Awareness of quality standards and their business impact. Strong housekeeping practices to maintain a clean work area. Ability to follow health and safety requirements diligently. If you're a detail-oriented individual looking to grow in the engineering field, this role offers great potential. Apply now to join a leading-edge team supporting the Formula 1 industry!
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About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to enter the engineering industry or with prior machine operation experience. The role involves working with a wide range of machinery to cut, measure, and scale materials for the Formula 1 industry. Full training is provided; however, the ability to read technical drawings is essential.
Please do not apply if you cannot read drawings.
Key Responsibilities
You will operate and manage various machinery and processes across multiple production areas, including: Inspection & Quality Control
Dimensional and visual inspection of your own output.
Production Operations
Blank Preparation
Milling elastomer materials. Cutting/stamping blanks to size and weight specifications. Operating Barwell preform cutters.
Metal & PTFE Preparation
Masking, shot blasting, and degreasing metals. Mixing and applying bonding agents to metals and PTFE.
Moulding
Setting up moulds and presses. Operating multiple moulding presses (compression and transfer). Trimming excess flash from moulded components.
RTV Silicone Casting
Mixing and degassing two-part silicone. Cleaning, preparing, and pouring materials into moulds.
Trimming & Finishing
Operating manual lathes and knifing machines for cutting and polishing. Applying sealants and performing hand assembly tasks. Operating laser marking equipment.
Other Duties
Correct manual handling of tools and moulds. Compliance with production paperwork, SOPs, and HSE standards. Flexibility to assist in other production areas as needed.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous experience in a rubber manufacturing environment is desirable. Strong dexterity to handle small components while wearing gloves. Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail. Knowledge of foreign object defect prevention and rectification. Ability to understand and complete production paperwork accurately.
Competencies
Awareness of quality standards and their business impact. Strong housekeeping practices to maintain a clean work area. Ability to follow health and safety requirements diligently. If you're a detail-oriented individual looking to grow in the engineering field, this role offers great potential. Apply now to join a leading-edge team supporting the Formula 1 industry!
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