Machine Setter / Operator

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE LTD; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-established company with nearly 250 years in the industry as a Machine Setter/Operator. This role involves machining wooden components for high-quality brushes, ensuring adherence to customer quality requirements, and maintaining a clean and safe workshop environment. The company has a strong commitment to sustainability and has received accolades for its growth and innovation. If you have a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for woodworking, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a respected leader in the field.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in setting and operating machinery in the woodworking industry.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate machines in the Filling department.
• Maintain machines and ensure quality standards are met.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Machining skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Numeracy

Education

Qualifications in machining

Tools

Machinery

Tools, jigs and fixtures

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Machine Setter / Operator to join a well-established company

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.

Location: Hemel Hempstead.

Schedule: 39 hrs per week 7.30 – 16.30 Monday to Thursday 7.30 – 12.30 Friday.

About The Company:

Established for nearly 250 years with products in over 50 Countries, they create a wide range of high-quality brushes using sustainable materials. Awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in 2017 and they are also in the Financial Times Top 1000 fastest growing companies in Europe.

They are currently seeking an experienced individual to join their team as a Setter/Operator. You will predominately be machining wooden components used in high end brush manufacture.

The company are looking for someone who is competent and takes great pride in their work. You must have an eye for detail, have excellent communications skills, be able to work efficiently in a busy environment as part of a team or on your own. Ideally you must have experience and knowledge of working in the wood working industry. You must also have experience in operating and setting machinery and woodworking skills. You will have a high level of initiative and motivation with the ability to seek out solutions to problems. You will also support the manufacturing of financially viable products across the production facility by using skills and knowledge to produce products in the most cost-effective manner.

About The Role:

1. Work within defined customer quality requirements.
2. Set and operate machines in the Filling department.
3. Maintain Filling Shop machines.
4. Provide Time and Weight checks.
5. Recording times accurately on the system.
6. Cleaning down machines after use and clean work area.
7. Adhere to Health and Safety Regulations.
8. Procurement of Tooling and Consumables.

Candidate Requirements:

1. In depth knowledge of setting and meeting customer expectations across a range of products.
2. Qualifications and or experience in machining.
3. Should be numerate, able to read engineering drawings and apply relevant inspection techniques to ensure that only quality products are produced.
4. Work under low supervision with a good awareness of the health safety requirements in a wood working environment and able to keep up with all the current legal requirements.
5. Maintain a clean and tidy workshop including maintenance of tools jigs and fixtures etc.
6. IT Literate.

Benefits:

1. 23 days annual leave + bank holidays.
2. Pension.
3. Competitive Salary.
4. Employee discounts.

If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.