Grinder Manual and CNC Setter Operator AM Shift
Job Title: Grinder Manual and CNC Setter/Operator MK1. CNC grinding experience with RSS Okuma experience preferred or any external grinding experience.
Competitive hourly rate from £16.80 to £17.31 per hour including 17.5% shift allowance (dependent upon skill).
Shift: AM shift pattern – Monday to Thursday 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM – Friday 6:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
Location: Leicester, Meridian Business Park, LE19 1WH.
Benefits: Excellent pension package up to 10% employer pension contribution, 6 x basic salary life assurance, annual bonus scheme, bronze medical healthcare scheme, uniform, excellent working conditions and site.
Responsibilities
Essential functions include:
- Set, fault find & operate machines to produce fasteners to strict tolerances.
- Use gauges, micrometers, shadow graphs to ensure parts conform to drawings.
- Self-certify personal work.
- Prove out programs to ensure correct timings according to manufacturing and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date computer files and manual paperwork.
- Produce SPC charts and records.
- Maintain housekeeping to the highest standards.
- Adhere to all quality procedures and participate in root cause analysis.
General company support includes:
- Take part in training on all machines for 100% flexibility; once trained, train others.
- Participate in locally focused or multi‑functional continuous improvement teams.
- Work as a fully flexible team member to maximise production and quality.
Company responsibilities include:
- Maintain compliance with Howmet policies, procedures and Howmet Guide to Business Conduct.
- Adhere to company EHS requirements and participate in hazard identification and elimination.
- Promote own self‑development in line with company and personal aims.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education, Experience & Background:
- Experience operating RSS and Okuma grinding machines; any external grinding experience acceptable.
- Experience working in a busy manufacturing environment.
- Experience setting grinding machines.
- Aerospace experience advantageous.
Communication:
- Communicates effectively with team members.
- Listens respectfully to others.
- Emphasises importance of reaching work objectives.
- Builds strong relationships across departments.
Personal Attributes:
- Determination in reaching productivity targets.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Open to new ideas.
- Works independently and initiates tasks.
- Willing to develop new skills.
Problem Solving:
- Critically examines parts for accuracy and quality.
- Ensures work meets standards and specifications.
- Ensures compliance with legislation, including Health and Safety.
Technical Knowledge:
- Basic understanding of problem solving.
Performance Management/Review:
Competence in the Grinding Setter/Operator role will be assessed against the job requirements and behaviours outlined in the person specification, using the performance review tool to support the process.
