Amada machine operator – late shift

Kentec Electronics Ltd.; Dartford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Enhanced workplace pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP access (Smart Health)

Salary Finance (financial wellbeing)

Employee Referral Scheme

Long service awards

Free Mental Health First Aid courses

Life Assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Company sick pay

Internal Training

Company Events

Rewards Gateway discounts

Volunteer with charity (1 day/year)

SmartTech employee tech purchase plan

Job summary

Kentec Electronics Ltd. in Dartford, UK, is seeking a skilled Amada CNC Punch Machine Operator to join its team. The role involves setting up and operating CNC punch equipment, reading technical drawings, and ensuring product quality and precision.

The candidate should have hands-on experience with CNC machinery and be prepared for a varied shift pattern. The company offers a strong benefits package and opportunities for career development within a global fire control panel manufacturer.

Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge is required.
• Proficiency with hand tools is required.
• Knowledge of logic controllers is required.
• Experience in materials handling and tooling 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 resolve issues during production.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hand tools

Logic controllers

Materials handling

Job description

Skilled Amada CNC Punch Machine Operator

Kentec Electronics Ltd, during the last 40 years, has expanded into a major worldwide manufacturer of independent fire control panels.

Over time, the Kentec brand has become known for its top-quality products, outstanding service, and exceptional support. Headquartered in Dartford, Kent, Kentec has established itself as a global leader, supplying control equipment to more than 90 countries across the world in multiple languages. As part of the Hochiki Corporation - one of the world's most established and respected fire detection and life safety manufacturers, with over 100 years of history - Kentec is proud to have been a valued member of the Hochiki family for the past 13 years. This partnership has strengthened our position in the global market, enabling us to deliver world-class fire control panel solutions backed by decades of innovation, quality, and reliability. Our shared values and long-standing collaboration continue to drive progress, excellence, and customer trust across the industry.

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, Experience and Person Specification

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

Job Specifics

• Working hours: Monday-Thursday 14.00 - 22.00 and 13.00 - 20.00 with 30 minutes for lunch
• Free Parking
• Enhanced workplace pension scheme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Employee 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