Production Operative (Buffing & Hand Finishing)

Whiskin Precision Engineering; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering firm in Belfast is seeking a Production Operative to buff and hand finish machined parts to a high standard. Responsibilities include cleaning tools, managing stock, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail and experience in an engineering environment. A rewarding position with 39 hours per week, free car parking, and a well-being health plan offered.

Benefits

Free car parking onsite

Well-being Health Plan

30 Days annual leave (Increase after 5 years)

Qualifications

• Keen eye for detail is essential.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Buff and hand finish machined parts to a high cosmetic standard.
• Clean and maintain all power tools used in buffing process.
• Manage stock levels of consumables and liaise with management.
• Conduct visual quality control on outgoing buffed parts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Experience with orbital sanders

Experience in engineering environment

Job description

Overview

PRODUCTION OPERATIVE (BUFFING/ HAND FINISHING)

A Production Operative (Buffing) in the Machine Shop is responsible for buffing and hand finishing machined parts to a high cosmetic standard using handheld tools and manual equipment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for buffing and handfinishing machined parts to a high cosmetic standard using handheld power tools.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of all power tools used in the buffering process.
• Manage stock levels of all consumables using the buffering process and liaise with management to reorder if necessary.
• Responsible for visual quality control on all outgoing parts that have been buffed. This will again be checked by QC afterwards.
• Communicate well between machine operators, quality control and management.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines.

Essential Requirements

• Have a keen eye for detail.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced machine shop.
• Knowledge or experience using orbital sanders and/or hand files.
• Experience working in an engineering environment

Reward

• 39 Hours Per week
• Free car parking onsite
• Well-being Health Plan
• 30 Days annual leave (Increase after 5 years)