Joinery Pattern Maker - Job Description
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WE ARE 200 years of history and over 2,300 employees strong. WE ARE a business loaded with opportunity and career progression. WE ARE innovators, designers, makers and engineers who manufacture and provide smart, efficient, and effective building products and solutions. Through our customer relationships, diverse building product range and solutions, we enable the creation of inspirational homes, places and spaces for us all to live and work better. With eight core product categories, underpinned by expert design and technical services, we work with architects, builders, merchants and the wider construction supply chain to build the face of Britain. We are fully committed to a net zero future and continue to invest in expertise and product development to manufacture more efficiently and sustainably. We pride ourselves on leading for new, innovative and sustainable products and solutions, both for today and for a new era of building.
Location: Cebastone site, Ibstock, LE67 1HS.
Key Responsibilities
* Adhering to health & safety, quality and environmental systems
* To deliver through the process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement
* Assist with production when required
* Creating and maintaining the highest standards of 5S’s housekeeping and environmental management
* Assist in the development of SSOP’s and Risk Assessments
* Interpreting plans: Reading sketches, and CAD data to determine the specifications for patterns.
* Constructing patterns: Building physical patterns and molds from materials like wood, often with adjustments for shrinkage or draft.
* Laying out and measuring: Marking out the precise dimensions of patterns on stock material using measurement and layout tools.
* Assembly: Joining pieces together using fasteners, glue, and dowels to create the complete pattern.
* Using machinery: Operating machinery, in addition to using traditional woodworking tools.
* Maintenance: Maintaining and repairing tools and equipment to ensure they are in good working order.
* Quality control: Verifying the final dimensions of a pattern using templates, calipers, and other tools to ensure it meets specifications.
* Collaboration: Liaising with customers, designers, and other contractors to ensure the pattern meets project requirements.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Self-motivated
* Numerate & literate.
* Excellent communication skills.
* High degree of Health & Safety awareness.
* Ability to work as part of a team or on your own.
* Technical drawing: Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
* Woodworking expertise: Proficiency with a variety of hand and power tools.
* Mathematical skills: Strong understanding of arithmetic, geometry, and measurement.
* Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and make adjustments as needed.
* Creativity and precision: A keen eye for detail and the ability to translate designs into physical, accurate forms.
* Knowledge of materials: Understanding the properties of different materials used for pattern making.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
* Experience of working in a continuous improvement environment.
Benefits
* Full time, permanent role
* Competitive salary
* Bonus scheme
* Digicare+ Provided by Aviva
* 10% matched pension, administered by Legal and General
* 3x life insurance
* Share Save scheme eligibility
* Full access to Employee Assistance programme for self and family members
* Access to high street retail discounts platform - with access to discounts at Tesco, Asda, etc…
* Personal development and career progression opportunities
Diversity and Inclusion
Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Here at Ibstock Plc we are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across the Ibstock Group. Ibstock Plc are committed and passionate about building a diverse environment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
* Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
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