Amada Machine Operator

hochiki; Dartford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Enhanced workplace pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP and wellbeing (Smart Health)

Salary Finance

Employee Referral Scheme

Long service awards

Mental Health First Aid courses

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company sick pay

Internal Training

Company Events

Rewards Gateway discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd. in Dartford is seeking a skilled Machine Operator to operate CNC punch machines and interpret technical drawings. You will monitor production, inspect parts, and maintain equipment to ensure quality and precision.

The role requires strong mechanical skills and experience with tools. Shifts run 14:00–22:00 Mon and 13:00–20:00 Fri, with wide-ranging employee benefits and development opportunities provided by the company.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience operating CNC punch machines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
• Knowledge of logic controllers and materials handling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate automated and manual CNC punch machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Monitor machine operations to ensure proper functioning.
• Inspect finished products for quality and precision.
• Maintain equipment by performing regular maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and resolving issues that may arise during production.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Proficiency with hand tools

Knowledge of logic controllers

Experience in materials handling and {

Job description

Established 40 years ago, Kentec Electronics Ltd. has evolved into one of the world’s leading independent fire control panel manufacturers. Over the years the Kentec name has become synonymous with World class product, great service and excellent support. Based in Dartford, Kent, Kentec is a truly global supplier, exporting control equipment to over 90 countries Worldwide, and in many different languages.

We are seeking a skilled Machine Operator to join our team. The Machine Operator will be responsible for operating Amada Punch Machines according to technical drawings and specifications. The person must have a minimum experience operating machine.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate automated and manual CNC punch machines
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Monitor machine operations to ensure proper functioning
• Inspect finished products for quality and precision
• Maintain equipment by performing regular maintenance
• Troubleshoot and resolving issues that may arise during production

Skills:

• Mechanical knowledge
• Proficiency with hand tools
• Knowledge of logic controllers
• Experience in materials handling and tooling

Job Specifics:

• Hours are 14:00 – 22:00 Monday, and 13:00-20:00 Friday
• Free Parking
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leaveEmployee Assistance Programme
• Unlimited access to 24/7 GP and wellbeing experts (Smart Health)
• Financial well-being scheme (Salary Finance)
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Long service awards
• Free Mental Health First Aid courses (M.H.F.A.)
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company sick pay
• Internal Training
• Company Events
• Employee benefits, discounts and perks (Rewards Gateway)
• Volunteer with a charity of your choice for a day each year
• Get the latest tech at the best price and spread the payments over your salary, interest-free (SmartTech)
• More info: https://kentec.pagetiger.com/ieajgi/1