Precision Manufacturing Operator - Grinding & Lapping

Anglo American / De Beers Group; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Six (E6), part of the De Beers Group, seeks an on-site production operator at our UK facilities. You will operate grinding and lapping equipment, perform routine maintenance and follow SOPs to ensure high-quality processing of samples.

Work will involve coordinating with technicians and engineers to optimize processes, while maintaining Health & Safety standards and accurate workload planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on role in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Experience with mechanical/engineering equipment is desirable.
• Good communication and a detail-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate production equipment including grinding and lapping machines.
• Perform routine cleaning and operator maintenance.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow the production plan and flag workload issues.
• Predict completion times and schedule workloads.
• Collaborate with Technicians and engineers to improve processes.
• Comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Hands-on

Attention to detail

MS Office

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Element Six (E6), part of the De Beers Group, seeks an on-site production operator at our UK facilities. You will operate grinding and lapping equipment, perform routine maintenance and follow SOPs to ensure high-quality processing of samples.

Work will involve coordinating with technicians and engineers to optimize processes, while maintaining Health & Safety standards and accurate workload planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.