Moulding Operator

Wavin; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wavin in Doncaster is seeking an experienced Toolroom Machinist to support day-to-day tooling activities, maintenance and continuous improvement within the Toolroom and engineering department. You will operate manual machining tools and keep tooling availability high while following Wavin H&S standards.

The successful candidate will mentor Apprentices and work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment, showing initiative and attention to detail to deliver high-quality tooling solutions for

Qualifications

• Experienced bench fitter or machinist with tooling background.
• Ability to operate toolroom equipment including manual lathe and grinders.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Commitment to H&S and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Carryout day to day toolmaking activities and tooling service.
• Perform planned maintenance and improvement on tools.
• Maintain tooling availability and monitor performance.
• Mentor Apprentices within Toolroom and engineering.
• Adhere to H&S standards and Safe Working Practices.

Skills

Bench fitting

Machining

Toolroom maintenance

Quality awareness

Tools

Manual lathe

Surface grinder

Milling machine

Cylindrical grinders

Job description

About Wavin

What if your work could improve how water moves, how cities adapt, and how buildings perform every day? At Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, this is what we do. Count on a warm welcome, where purpose comes to life. Here, we take responsibility for each other and our company, stay brave in pursuing innovation, and embrace diversity in perspectives, skills and talents. We encourage our employees to develop their talents and become the best version of themselves. Working as a strong team, we grow and advance life around the world. You will join an international, professional team and benefit from a competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

The main duties and responsibilities of the role are to:

• Carryout day to day toolmaking activities (including tooling service, tooling audits, bench working and manual machining), maintaining tooling availability.
• Carryout proactive work including planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and improvement work on extrusion and mould tools.
• Contribute to implementing new working methods and actively participate in continuous improvement.
• Maintain maintenance monitoring.
• Operate in line with all Wavin H&S Standards. To implement and adhere to safe working practices in accordance with legislation and the Wavin WorkSafe programme.
• Mentor Apprentices within the Toolroom and engineering department.

The Profile

• Experienced bench fitter or machinist with experience undertaking form changes, bench fitting, mechanical machining of parts and cleaning and polishing of tooling equipment.
• Ability to operate toolroom equipment including manual machining tools, manual lathe, manual miller, surface grinders, & cylindrical grinders.
• Excellent time management skills with the added need for flexibility as and when required to meet business needs.
• A team player with a strong work ethic.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and the confidence to work unsupervised at times.
• Can demonstrate attention to detail, with the ability to problem solve.
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects / activities, with the ability to introduce new working methods and ideas.
• A willingness to drive and actively endorse and promote excellent standards of work and H&S compliance.

We welcome applications from candidates from all abilities and backgrounds.

Our Offer

Our Global brands: Dura-Line, Koura Global, Vestolit, Netafim, Alphagary, Wavin. They offer a broad range of value-added solutions and finished products that contribute to customers’ success and ultimate improve the quality of life for people around the world. Along its commitment to good citizenship, Orbia Advance Corporation delivers Total Value to customers, employees and investors worldwide, every day.

Wavin, Orbia’s Building & Infrastructure business, is an innovative solutions provider for the global building and infrastructure industry. Backed by more than 70 years of product development experience, we advance life around the world by ensuring safe and efficient water supply, sanitation and hygiene, climate-resilient cities, and better building performance. Wavin has over 10,000 employees across more than 40 production sites worldwide, serving customers in over 80 countries through a global sales and distribution network. Our key commercial brands are Wavin, Amanco Wavin, Pavco Wavin, and Plastigama Wavin.