About Crown
Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
About this opportunity:
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Machinist to join our dynamic team at our Research and Development facility in Wantage, Oxfordshire. This is a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, supporting the complete manufacture and inspection of primarily one-off, very fine tolerance engineering components to correct standards and specifications. Seeing into scheduling lead.
Main responsibilities:
* Receiving and interpreting engineering drawings and sketches to manufacture engineering components
* Writing CNC machining programs on a wide range of equipment, from multi axis CNC mills, lathes and grinding equipment. Multi-disciplined
* Manufacture and inspection of high end, primarily one-off engineering components
* Training and mentoring of apprentices and less skilled members of staff
* Planning and organising of work requests within the team
* Development of new machine tools and machining techniques- this stems from large investment within the company and our manufacturing facility
* Maintain high area standards and seek to improve using knowledge of 5S, or similar strategies
Required education, qualifications, skills and experience:
* Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship to City and Guilds or NVQ level 3
* CNC programming experience, CNC milling/turning/grinding
* Experience working within a manufacturing development/ R&D environment
* Use of computer (MS Word/Excel)
* Good verbal and written communication
* Good problem-solving ability with real a 'can do' attitude
* Hard working and motivated- helping to push the team forward to succeed
Beneficial education, experience and skills:
* HNC or equivalent
* Autodesk Powermill and Solidworks experience
* Experience within a prototype environment/low volume, high tolerance
What Crown Offers You
* The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
* To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
* Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging
Working Together
Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown's culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented.
We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.
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Machinist
Requisition ID: 4415
Location:
Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP
Functional Area:
Experience Level: Experienced professional
Type of Contract: Permanent