Machine Parts Polisher

Ash, Surrey
9 months ago
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Position: Machine Parts Polisher
Salary: £14.50 - £16.50 per hour (depending on experience) plus overtime at time and a half and benefits
Hours: 40/week; Mon - Thurs, 06:30 – 15:15, Fri 06:00 – 13:00
Location: Commutable from Camberley, Bracknell, Farnborough, Farnham, Guildford, Aldershot and surrounding areas

Company

An established and growing manufacturing company who precision machined parts and solutions to various industries, mainly Aerospace and Defence, are recruiting for a Machine Parts Polisher. If you are looking for a role and company where you will receive job satisfaction, rewards and recognition, this is the job for you. Hard work is always praised, recognised and those individuals are given opportunities to further their career. The environment is modern, clean and working with new cutting-edge technologies.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for performing deburring processes including polishing, grinding, smoothing and buffing aerospace machined parts, ensuring they are conforming to drawing and specification.

If you’re after a role to utilise your high level of attention to detail and enjoy working your hands, this job is perfect! Please apply now to avoid disappointment!
Some general responsibilities will include.

  • Deburr and hand finish parts as required by using established procedures, machines and tooling – training will be provided to cover all areas including fettling, polishing, part marking, etc.

  • Visual inspection of parts to ensure each meets the requirements of the order

  • Be able to work at a high level of quality control to avoid inspection returns

  • Support colleagues by assisting with other duties when required, to aid the smooth running of the Company

    Requirements

  • Relevant experience gained in a similar industry

  • Experience of working in a fast-paced environment (ideally production-based) that can be noisy

  • A desire to learn a new skill and develop within a successful company

    If this role sounds of interest, please apply now and send your most up to date CV to Jane at TechNichols Resourcing to be considered. Or call TechNichols Resourcing and speak with Jane for further information.

    We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful

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