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Saw Operator

Canwick
1 month ago
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Our client are a leading manufacturer of precision parts for the aerospace industry. They are looking to add 2x Saw Operators to their team on a permanent basis. This would be a great fit for a meticulous individual who enjoys challenge and variety in their day to day.

Saw Operator
Permanent
Aerospace & power generation industries
Training and development opportunities
  
KEY JOB DESCRIPTION

To conduct daily activities in a safe and quality conscious manner. 
To ensure that high standards of health, safety and housekeeping are consistently met.   
 
Main duties and responsibilities of the position are:

Unloading material from delivery trucks
Booking in bar stock into POO register
Marking bar stock with appropriate part numbers
Operation of saws (simultaneously)
Maintain records of blade usage/performance
Movement of material to other departments, including customer material
Assist in internal and customer audits and stock takes
Segregation and weighing of all swarf cuttings
To ensure that high standards of health, safety and housekeeping are met.
To undertake additional training within the work area in line with the company needs.
To undertake any other role within skill capability as specified by Management. 
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Strong mental arithmetic skills
Ability to multi-task and manage several different jobs at once
IT literate
Prior similar industry knowledge/production experience would be advantageous
Knowledge and application of safe working practices
Excellent vernal and written communication skills 
Benefits & Working hours

25 days plus bank holidays
Pension matched up to 10%
3x annual salary life assurance
Profit related bonus scheme 
2 Shift pattern
Earlies 7am – 3pm
Lates   3pm – 11pm

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