Machined Parts Finisher

Todd Hayes; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Machined Parts Finisher to join their dynamic team in Norwich. This full-time, permanent role involves ensuring high-quality finishing of machined components, utilizing various hand tools and machines. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering aptitude, attention to detail, and a flexible approach to working hours. You will play a crucial role in maintaining production quality and supporting continuous improvement efforts. If you're passionate about craftsmanship and eager to contribute to a successful manufacturing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

32 days holiday including public holidays

Christmas shut-down

Equal opportunities employer

Qualifications

• Experience with hand tools and grinding machines is essential.
• Ability to read CAD drawings and solve quality issues.

Responsibilities

• Finish machined components to agreed quality levels for production assembly.
• Deburr, file, sand, and grind materials using hand tools.

Skills

Engineering Aptitude

Basic Hand Tools

Powered Grinding Machines

CAD Drawing Interpretation

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Basic Arithmetic Calculations

Flexible Working Hours

Tools

Circular Saw

Hand Held Router

Job description

Machined Parts Finisher

Our client, a successful manufacturing business close to Norwich, are currently seeking a Machined Parts Finisher to join their team. This is a full time, permanent position working in Norwich.

HOURS:

Basic hours 8:30am — 5:00pm Mon — Fri lunch 1:00-1:30pm. Normal working hours are 7:00am — 6:00pm Winter Period. Due to seasonal variations within the business these hours may be increased in the Winter, or reduced in the Summer.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Able to commute reliably to department team leaders and engineers.
• Must have a flexible approach to working hours and be able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
• The ideal candidate will have a basic engineering aptitude and will be from a similar background within wood or metal work.
• Previous experience with basic hand tools and powered grinding machines.
• Ability to read a basic CAD drawing.
• Ability to identify and resolve production quality issues.
• Ability to understand basic arithmetic calculations.
• Fundamental appreciation of business concepts.
• Passionate about attention to detail and desire to ensure a high level of product quality.
• Mature approach, credible, and comfortable in dealing with colleagues.
• Keen to undertake new experiences, responsibilities, and accountability.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Complete the finishing process of all machined components to an agreed quality level to ensure that they are ready for production assembly where applicable.
• This will include deburring, filing, sanding, staining, and grinding the cut edges for materials leaving the machine shop, utilising various hand held tools.
• Cut and groove extrusions utilising the circular saw or hand held router.
• Ensure finished parts are grouped together and suitably labelled for the next process; painting, fabrication, or assembly.
• Ensure a high standard of quality production with continuous improvement, reporting any problems or potential problems to your immediate supervisor.
• Liaise with the Machine Shop Department Leader, or in their absence with the production and engineering office personnel, to organise and implement work schedules to ensure the timely completion of all orders.
• Ensure that the working area is kept clean and tidy ready to carry out the next task.
• Train to be able to carry out the maximum range of tasks, for which they are capable, within the machining / finishing department, and co-operate in a culture of job rotation.
• Comply with all aspects of the Health and Safety procedures at all times, ensuring any concerns are brought to the attention of your immediate supervisor without delay.
• Ensure that all defined personal protection equipment is utilised within the machine shop area or for the safe use of hand held tools e.g. hand routers, grinders, etc.
• Be courteous and show respect to any visitors, suppliers, or colleagues whom you come into contact with during your working day.
• Support, assist, and work with all machine operators / finishers, CAD designers, and other production operatives in a positive constructive manner.
• Liaise closely with other production functions to resolve queries and ensure finished products meet specified standards of design and quality.
• To adhere to, and assist in the continuous improvement of, Quality procedures and policies outlined in the ISO9001 Quality Manual and Certification criteria.

HOLIDAYS:

32 days per annum, including 8 days for public holidays, 3 or 4 days to be taken over Christmas shut-down.

For further details on this exciting opportunity, please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive, I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually; however, your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward. If we can take your application further, we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.