Machine Operator

Severfield; Dalton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Minimum 7% employer pension

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Employee benefits scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Save as you earn

Free onsite parking (role specific)

Business health insurance

Job summary

Severfield in the UK is seeking a Machine Operator to monitor and maintain the processing of steel sections through an automated CNC system, ensuring a quality product is safely delivered to the next stage.

You will be responsible for setting up with the correct material and tools, checking blades and consumables, reading basic technical drawings, and using overhead cranes where required. Previous manufacturing experience and a basic understanding of health and safety are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.
• Basic understanding of health and safety is essential.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical drawings.
• Knowledge of overhead cranes is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain the processing of steel sections through an automated CNC system.
• Set up the machine with correct material and tools and fit tools as required.
• Check blades and consumables for fit and replace as needed.
• Ensure quality and safety throughout the fabrication process.

Skills

Read and interpret basic drawings

Health and safety awareness

CNC monitoring

Tools

CNC system

Overhead cranes

Job description

Vacancy Summary

At Severfield, we’re creating better ways to build for a world of changing demands.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Machine Operator.

Working hours: 6:30am-4:30pm Monday - Thursday & 6:30am-12:30pm Friday.

Our competitive advantage is our people, and we’re always looking for talented individuals to join us as we continue to transform skylines across the UK & Europe. A career at Severfield presents the opportunity for you to develop, grow, and to feel part of something special, after all, we are all in it together!

Vacancy Details

As a Machine Operator it is your responsibility to monitor and maintain the processing of steel sections through an automated CNC system, ensuring that a quality product is safely passed to the next stage of Severfield’s fabrication process.

In this role you will be responsible for monitoring machine progress with programmes, ensuring the machine is set up with the correct material and tools, and fitting the correct tools to the programme requirements. You’ll also be responsible for checking blades, drill and other consumables are fit for purpose and replacing these when required.

To be successful in this role it’s essential you have previous experience in a manufacturing environment and have a basic understanding of health and safety. It would be beneficial if you can read and interpret basic technical drawings and CNC data. It would also be beneficial if you had knowledge of how to use overhead cranes.

What We Offer

At Severfield, we’re all about doing the right thing, so as you’d expect, we offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets to apply. We value the unique perspectives that come from different life experiences and are committed to building an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. At Severfield, we believe that a diverse team drives innovation and success, and we are eager to hear from all who want to contribute to our dynamic workplace.

We will be considering candidates as they apply and we will occasionally close job advertisements early in the event we receive sufficient applicants.

About Us

Severfield is the largest structural steelwork Group in the UK and among the biggest in Europe. We have been involved in the UK’s highest profile structural steel projects and we have the design and engineering capabilities to deliver the UK’s largest, most complex projects.

Today, with multiple sites in the UK, Europe, and our joint venture in India, we have an annual capacity to produce around 300,000 tonnes of fabricated steelwork.

Acting on behalf of our clients, our project portfolio includes world-class stadia, bridges, national infrastructure, as well as shaping city skylines across the UK and further afield.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• Minimum 7% employer pension contributions
• Employee assistance programme (EAP)
• Employee benefits scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Save as you earn
• Free onsite parking (role specific)
• Business health insurance