Details:
- Salary: £14 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Chatham
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Factory Operative – Machining Nights – Mid Kent
Salary - £13.74 Per Hour
Full-Time | Permanent | 46 Hours Per Week
Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 06:00
Pearson Whiffin Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Factory Operative / CNC Machining Operative to join a busy and established manufacturing operation based in Rochester.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous CNC machining experience who is looking for a permanent night-shift position within a hands-on production environment.
The role will involve processing castings across a variety of machining operations, including CNC turning, CNC milling, manual turning, manual milling and drilling. A minimum of 2 years' CNC experience is required. Aeromet - Factory Operative Nig…
The Role
Working as part of the Machining team, you'll be responsible for processing components accurately and safely while maintaining high production and quality standards.
Responsibilities will include:
Processing parts in accordance with relevant work instructions and production documentation
Operating within a CNC and machining environment
Supporting CNC turning and CNC milling operations
Carrying out manual turning, milling and drilling duties
Fettling castings using compressed-air-driven hand grinding tools
Carrying out manual handling duties within the production environment
Moving boxes and castings safely around the factory
Linishing castings using an upright linishing machine when required
Etching castings using compressed-air-driven vibro-etching equipment
Shot blasting castings using alumina grit
Operating a band saw where required
Completing job cards and accurately recording work carried out
Using touchscreen systems to record production activity
Maintaining clean and organised working areas
Supporting general housekeeping and 5S standards within the department
The role also involves maintaining and cleaning shot-blast extraction equipment and cabinets where required. Aeromet - Factory Operative Nig… Aeromet - Factory Operative Nig…
What We're Looking For
Minimum 2 years' CNC experience
Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or machining environment
Experience operating CNC machinery
CNC turning and/or CNC milling experience
Experience working with metal components or castings would be advantageous
Comfortable carrying out practical, hands-on production work
Good attention to detail
Able to follow technical instructions and production documentation accurately
Comfortable with manual handling as part of the role
Reliable and able to work independently as well as part of a team
Good understanding of health and safety within a manufacturing environment
Willingness to undertake a variety of machining and finishing duties
Comfortable working permanent night shifts following completion of training
Health & Safety
You'll be expected to work safely at all times, including:
Correct use of PPE
Following departmental COSHH requirements
Understanding relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
Working in accordance with applicable risk assessments
Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Aeromet - Factory Operative Nig…
Working Hours
Once training has been completed:
Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 06:00
46 hours per week
Please note that successful candidates will initially complete approximately 3 months of training on the day shift:
Monday – Thursday | 06:00 – 16:30
Friday | 06:00 – 14:30
48 hours per week during training Aeromet - Factory Operative Nig…
What's On Offer
Full-time, permanent opportunity
Permanent night-shift working pattern following training
Four-night working week once fully trained
Established manufacturing environment
Opportunity to develop experience across a variety of machining processes
Hands-on role within a busy production team
Structured initial training period
Opportunity to work across CNC turning, milling and other machining processes
If you're an experienced CNC or machining operative looking for a permanent night-shift opportunity in Rochester, apply today!
Please note, due to the expected high volume of applicants, only suitable candidates will be contacted